Behavior that fits the criteria for "
badass" (so brave
stuff, basically) but is motivated by virtuous intentions. It's not just "Look how
badass I am", but "This is just the practical means to an end."
Person 1 and
2 are watching underground street fights with cash prizes.
Person 1: "Wow. That person's a
badass. They're beating everyone."
Person 2: "I heard they have a loved one with a chronic health condition and the prize
money goes toward medical bills. That's why nobody can just goad them into a fight by using a callout. They'll blow off anything like that in any context, because it's not a pride thing. If there's no
money and nobody's in danger, they won't fight anyone. More like a goodass!"