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Definition of cool
cool 
adjective
- very good, excellent, interesting, fun, etc.
That's a cool car.
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- See more words with the same meaning: good, okay, cool, awesome, fun.
Last edited on Oct 11 2011. Submitted by Kymberly from TX, USA on Jun 11 1997.
- nonchalant.
Why are you acting so cool?
- See more words with the same meaning: calm.
Last edited on Nov 07 2006. Submitted by Talia C. on Nov 07 2006.
- fashionable.
That's a cool purse.
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Last edited on May 06 2011. Submitted by Talia C. on Nov 07 2006.
- used to emphasize a large amount of money.
He's worth a cool million.
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Last edited on Sep 21 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 21 2009.
- friends, or at least without animosity.
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- See more words with the same meaning: without conflict.
Last edited on Dec 26 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Oct 03 2009.
- with debts settled.
Are we cool?
- See more words with the same meaning: without conflict.
Last edited on Oct 03 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Oct 03 2009.
- okay.
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- socially well adjusted, friendly, fun to be around, etc.
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- interesting, or similarly good.
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- not over-reacting (freaking out, being violent, being argumentative, etc.)
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interjection
- as with many terms, any of the adjective senses can also be used as an interjection.
Person A: Want to go to the movies?
Person B: Cool.- See more words with the same meaning: yes, agreements (statements of).
Last edited on Nov 03 2011. Submitted by Sharon J. from Coeur d'Alene, ID, USA on Dec 01 2005.
verb - intransitive
- to relax; "chill".
We're just coolin'.
- See more words with the same meaning: to hang out, relax.
Last edited on Mar 21 2011. Submitted by Anonymous on May 23 2004.
notes
- Also spelled "kewl."
Last edited on Sep 20 2010. Submitted by Kymberly from TX, USA on Jun 11 1997.
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| Definitions include: acronym for "blue screen of death." | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "as far as I understand". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "too long; didn't read." | |
| Definitions include: "cool". | |
| Definitions include: as a question, to enquire whether someone is present. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "heard through". | |
| Definitions include: "cutie." | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "I don't care". | |
| Definitions include: a promiscuous female. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "this is not legal advice". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "thanks in advance". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "pretty huge dick". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "holy fucking shit". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "be right there". | |
| Definitions include: feces. Origin: acronym of "bowel movement." | |
Other terms relating to 'calm': | |
| Definitions include: to be nonchalant. | |
| Definitions include: to calm down. | |
| Definitions include: calm; restrained. | |
| Definitions include: to calm down or wait. | |
| Definitions include: to calm down. | |
Other terms relating to 'friend, friends': | |
| Definitions include: affectionate form of address or reference for one's significant other. | |
| Definitions include: a friend or associate, (mainly used with males). | |
| Definitions include: A friend who puts in a good word with any prospective "significant other" of the opposite sex. | |
| Definitions include: a close male friend. | |
| Definitions include: friend. Pronounced "hood-ee" or "whoa-dee." | |
| Definitions include: a best friend. | |
| Definitions include: alternate pronunciation of bro. | |
| Definitions include: friend. | |
| Definitions include: cocaine. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "friends with benefits". | |
| Definitions include: form of address for a friend. | |
| Definitions include: friend. | |
| Definitions include: a general insult, usually applied to females. | |
| Definitions include: form of address for a friend. | |
| Definitions include: a good friend. | |
Other terms relating to 'good, okay, cool, awesome, fun': | |
| Definitions include: "I'm straight." | |
| Definitions include: "elite." | |
| Definitions include: very good, awesome, sweet | |
| Definitions include: really cool | |
| Definitions include: extremely fun and/or humorous. | |
| Definitions include: sexy. | |
| Definitions include: "stupid" (very) "fresh" (cool). | |
| Definitions include: excellent; "cool". | |
| Definitions include: very good, excellent; "cool". | |
| Definitions include: Cool, wicked, etc. | |
| Definitions include: cool. | |
| Definitions include: Even better than cool. | |
| Definitions include: Trinidadian slang meaning to hang out or chill... basically it is the act/art of doing nothing. | |
| Definitions include: great; amazing; "cool"; "awesome". | |
| Definitions include: more fly. | |
Other terms relating to 'money': | |
| Definitions include: to throw paper currency into the air above or near a group of people, so that they can grab it. | |
| Definitions include: a five dollar bill. | |
| Definitions include: worth 100,000 units of a currency to just below 1,000,000 units. | |
| Definitions include: the main source of income for a business. | |
| Definitions include: a $20 bag of marijuana. | |
| Definitions include: Money transferred directly from a band to a DJ, to bribe the DJ into playing their songs either on the radio or on a video channel. | |
| Definitions include: $1 Canadian coin. | |
| Definitions include: spelling variant of "moola", meaning money. | |
| Definitions include: anything that attracts the opposite sex. | |
| Definitions include: money. | |
| Definitions include: counterfeit money. | |
| Definitions include: an excessive amount of money. | |
| Definitions include: someone's hidden savings, usually of money or drugs. | |
| Definitions include: to yell at someone; "blow up". | |
| Definitions include: money. | |
Other terms relating to 'stylish, styling': | |
| Definitions include: promotional material. | |
| Definitions include: a person's style, attitude, general demeanor. | |
| Definitions include: hip, suave, cool. | |
| Definitions include: a man that is dressed well, attractive and well off. | |
| Definitions include: miscellaneous things, typically given away free. | |
| Definitions include: stylish; SMOOTH. | |
| Definitions include: very good, excellent; "cool". | |
| Definitions include: unique in a cool way. | |
| Definitions include: dressed well. | |
| Definitions include: to have, to take. | |
| Definitions include: a male talented in attracting females. | |
| Definitions include: stylish, fashionable; COOL. | |
| Definitions include: styling. | |
| Definitions include: perfect, great, excellent; "cool"; "awesome". | |
| Definitions include: styling. | |
Other terms relating to 'to hang out, relax': | |
| Definitions include: to take the time to enjoy life. | |
| Definitions include: to relax and recuperate. | |
| Definitions include: to relax; "hang out. | |
| Definitions include: to relax, usually with other friends; "chill". | |
| Definitions include: to get along well in a relationship. | |
| Definitions include: to relax; "chill"; "take it easy". | |
| Definitions include: to relax. | |
| Definitions include: to sit around waiting for something to happen. | |
| Definitions include: to engage in a mindless activity, especially watching television. | |
| Definitions include: alternate spelling of chillax, i.e. "chill" + "relax". | |
| Definitions include: to engage in coitus. | |
| Definitions include: to relax. | |
| Definitions include: to calm down or wait. | |
| Definitions include: very good, excellent; "cool". | |
| Definitions include: to be unproductive. | |
Other terms relating to 'yes, agreements (statements of)': | |
| Definitions include: roughly equivalent to "serious." Used similarly to phrases such as, "Seriously?" "Are you serious?" etc. | |
| Definitions include: an emphatic "yes". | |
| Definitions include: "all right". | |
| Definitions include: To initiate an action. | |
| Definitions include: yes; "bingo". | |
| Definitions include: abbreviated form of "isn't it". | |
| Definitions include: variant of "hell to the yes". | |
| Definitions include: "for sure". | |
| Definitions include: "your". | |
| Definitions include: of course; definitely. | |
| Definitions include: shortened for of "sure enough"; i.e. "yes", "definitely". | |
| Definitions include: statement of agreement. | |
| Definitions include: exclamation of agreement. | |
| Definitions include: "all right". | |
| Definitions include: "for sure". | |
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Other terms relating to 'cool': | |
| Definitions include: Origin: The Fly Girls. | |
| Definitions include: exclamation of positive sentiment; "Cool!" | |
| Definitions include: phrase used to indicate that something is very good, excellent, "cool". | |
| Definitions include: phrase used to indicate that something is very good, excellent, "cool". | |
| Definitions include: a person acting cool, in the "nonchalant" sense of "cool". | |
| Definitions include: to stop being angry. | |
| Definitions include: reform school | |
| Definitions include: jail or prison. | |
| Definitions include: most cool. | |
| Definitions include: the state of being cool. | |
| Definitions include: making fun of someone that did something stupid. | |
| Definitions include: to stop. | |
| Definitions include: Used to indicate an extreme like for something. | |
| Definitions include: to stop being angry. | |
| Definitions include: to calm down from anger. | |
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