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What Does Cool Mean in a Text?

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The Quick Answer

Cool means "Good," "Relaxed," or "Stylish."

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The word cool is one of the most popular slang words in the English language. Since at least the 1950s, cool has been widely used to express approval or admiration.

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When I write Cool, I mean this:

meaning of Cool

"Good, Relaxed, Stylish"

Summary of Key Points

"Good, Relaxed, Stylish" is, by far, the most common meaning for Cool when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)
Cool
Definition:Good, Relaxed, Stylish
Type:Word (Slang)
Guessability:guessability level 1

1: Easy to guess

Typical Users:typical user
Adults, Teenagers, and Under 13s

An Academic Look at Cool

Cool is a slang word. Slang refers to words, phrases and uses of language that are regarded as very informal and the use of which are often restricted to a specific context. Slang words are often used by a particular group of users. However, the word cool is almost universally recognized and used with the same meanings throughout all ethnic and social groups.

Example of Cool Used in a Text

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