Entity: COOL
Cool is a slang term used to describe something fashionable, attractive, and trendy. It conveys a sense of being composed, collected, and unruffled.
COOL
Etymology
The word 'cool' has its roots in African-American Vernacular English, where it originally meant 'something fashionable'. It gained popularity in jazz circles.
Definition
Cool is a slang term used to describe something fashionable, attractive, and trendy. It also conveys a sense of being composed, collected, and unruffled.
Historical Context
The term 'cool' became prevalent in the fifties and sixties, displacing other informal superlatives such as groovy, awesome, and sweet.
Cultural Significance
Cool has evolved to encompass qualities like self-possession, disengagement, quiet disdain, and moral goodness. It is associated with being intellectually assured, aesthetically rewarding, and physically attractive.
Related Concepts
Other synonyms for cool include legit, on fleek, and lit. These terms have varied meanings over the years but are often used to convey a sense of respect or talent.
See Also
A popular slang term used to describe something fashionable, attractive, and trendy, as well as conveying a sense of being composed, collected, and unruffled.