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: alternative spellings or pronunciations (list of).
- See more words with the same meaning: good, okay, cool, awesome, fun.
Originally submitted by Kymberly from TX, USA on Jun 11 1997. (Edit this definition.)
- nonchalant.
Why are you acting so cool?
- See more words with the same meaning: calm.
Originally submitted by Talia C. on Nov 07 2006. (Edit this definition.)
- fashionable.
That's a cool purse.
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- See more words with the same meaning: stylish, styling.
Originally submitted by Talia C. on Nov 07 2006. (Edit this definition.)
- used to emphasize a large amount of money.
He's worth a cool million.
- See more words with the same meaning: money.
Originally submitted by WalterGR from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 21 2009. (Edit this definition.)
- friends, or at least without animosity.
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- See more words with the same meaning: friend, friends.
- See more words with the same meaning: without conflict.
Originally submitted by WalterGR from Sacramento, CA, USA on Oct 03 2009. (Edit this definition.)
- with debts settled.
Are we cool?
- See more words with the same meaning: without conflict.
Originally submitted by WalterGR from Sacramento, CA, USA on Oct 03 2009. (Edit this definition.)
- okay.
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Originally submitted by WalterGR from Sacramento, CA, USA on Oct 30 2010. (Edit this definition.)
- socially well adjusted, friendly, fun to be around, etc.
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Originally submitted by WalterGR from Sacramento, CA, USA on Jan 11 2011. (Edit this definition.)
- interesting, or similarly good.
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Originally submitted by WalterGR from Sacramento, CA, USA on May 06 2011. (Edit this definition.)
- not over-reacting (freaking out, being violent, being argumentative, etc.)
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Originally submitted by WalterGR from Sacramento, CA, USA on Nov 28 2011. (Edit this definition.)
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).
Originally submitted by Sharon J. from Coeur d'Alene, ID, USA on Dec 01 2005. (Edit this definition.)
verb - intransitive
- to relax; "chill".
We're just coolin'.
- See more words with the same meaning: to hang out, relax.
Originally submitted by Anonymous on May 23 2004. (Edit this definition.)
notes
- Also spelled "kewl."
Originally submitted by Kymberly from TX, USA on Jun 11 1997. (Edit this definition.)
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Slang terms with the same root words
- cool
- CAH - Origin: The Fly Girls.
- coolage - exclamation of positive sentiment; "Cool!"
- cool bananas - phrase used to indicate that something is very good, excellent, "cool".
- cool beans - phrase used to indicate that something is very good, excellent, "cool".
- cool down - to stop being angry.
- coolest - most cool.
- coolfulness - exclamation used when experiencing something cool.
- cool guy McGee - making fun of someone that did something stupid.
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Slang terms with the same meaning
- alternative spellings or pronunciations (list of)
- 'c' word, the - Definitions include: the word "cunt".
- 'em - Definitions include: "them".
- 'f' word, the - Definitions include: fuck.
- 'puter - Definitions include: "computer."
- 'rents - Definitions include: abbreviated form of "parents."
- 'til - Definitions include: "until".
- -in - Definitions include: abbreviated form of the suffix "-ing".
- 1337 - Definitions include: elite; COOL.
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- good, okay, cool, awesome, fun
- 133t - Definitions include: "elite."
- 5 by 5 - Definitions include: See five by five.
- a kick - Definitions include: something enjoyable.
- A-1 - Definitions include: the best.
- A-Ok - Definitions include: very ok.
- ace - Definitions include: great, excellent.
- active - Definitions include: something or someone that is cool; tight
- aight - Definitions include: "alright".
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- friend, friends
- ace - Definitions include: great, excellent.
- ace boon coon - Definitions include: a best friend.
- ace buddy - Definitions include: a best friend.
- asshole buddy - Definitions include: A friend with whom a scumbag can be himself.
- b - Definitions include: woman.
- Batman and Robin - Definitions include: inseparable. May also mean that one person is the leader and the other is the sidekick.
- bestie - Definitions include: best friend.
- BFF - Definitions include: acronym for "best friend(s) forever".
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- money
- ace - Definitions include: great, excellent.
- ass-dough - Definitions include: is where you get money for sittin' on your ass.
- bank - Definitions include: a great deal of money.
- Benjamin - Definitions include: money in general.
- bill - Definitions include: one hundred dollars.
- bling bling - Definitions include: high class.
- bone - Definitions include: completely, in the expression "bone dry".
- bread - Definitions include: under the influence of marijuana; STONED.
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- yes, agreements (statements of)
- ACK - Definitions include: as a question, to enquire whether someone is present.
- aight - Definitions include: "alright".
- already - Definitions include: equivalent to "I already know" or "You already know," as if to say "YES!" emphatically.
- alrighty - Definitions include: "all right".
- and you know this, man - Definitions include: of course; definitely.
- damn straight - Definitions include: a phrase indicating approval, excitement, or support; RIGHT ON.
- darn tootin' - Definitions include: Showing of approval or correctness. See also 'Damn straight'.
- disco - Definitions include: yes; BINGO.
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- stylish, styling
- bang - Definitions include: an exclamation point.
- choice - Definitions include: perfect, great, excellent; "cool"; "awesome".
- fitted - Definitions include: dressed well.
- flossy - Definitions include: To look your best, to be dressed up.
- GQ - Definitions include: a man that is dressed well, attractive and well off.
- hip - Definitions include: stylish, fashionable; COOL.
- in - Definitions include: fashionable.
- kicking - Definitions include: stylish; SMOOTH.
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- to hang out, relax
- bang - Definitions include: an exclamation point.
- chill - Definitions include: great, awesome; "cool".
- chillax - Definitions include: to chill and relax; "hang out".
- chillaxx - Definitions include: alternate spelling of chillax, i.e. "chill" + "relax".
- floss - Definitions include: To strike a pose, profile. Origin, Money ain't a thing, by JayZ and Jermaine Dupree.
- hang - Definitions include: to have sex-
- hang out - Definitions include: to spend time at a place, usually relaxing.
- ill - Definitions include: very good, excellent; "cool".
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- calm
- low-key - Definitions include: calm; restrained.
- play it cool - Definitions include: to be nonchalant.
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