ILLEST

What Does ILLEST Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

ILLEST means "Coolest."

More Observations...

The term ILLEST comes from ILL (Cool), which itself derives from SICK (Cool). ILL and SICK are neologisms (new terms) that carry positive connotations as opposed to the literal negative ones.

ILLEST is most frequently used in hip-hop culture and can frequently be heard in rap songs. Often boastful, the word states that the user is the coolest, and the best, at what they are doing. Calling someone the ILLEST is a definite compliment.

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When I write ILLEST, I mean this:

Describing yourself the ILLEST could portray you as cool and confident, but it could also portray you as arrogant.

Summary of Key Points

"Coolest" is, by far, the most common meaning for ILLEST when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)

ILLEST
Definition:	Coolest
Type:	Slang Word (Jargon)
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of ILLEST in Sentences

Here are examples of ILLEST in conversations:

• Tony: His new track is amazing!
• Jordan: Yeah man, he's the ILLEST!

• Tony: I'll win the rap battle because I'm the ILLEST around.
• Jordan: He doesn't stand a chance against you.

An Academic Look at ILLEST

ILLEST is typically used as an adjective (i.e., a describing word) and is used just as freely in real speech as it is online.

Example of ILLEST Used in a Text

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