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title: "cool dude · GenZ Decoded"
description: "cool dude: An effortlessly cool person. Example: \"He’s always been a cool dude.\" Meaning, Gen X usage, and related slang."
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# cool dude

Gen X[#social](https://genzdecoded.com/slang-for/social/)

**Meaning.** An effortlessly cool person.

See it in a sentence

He’s always been a cool dude.

## How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

- Gen Z

    [it girl](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/it-girl/)

- Gen Alpha

    No word for this one yet.

- Millennial

    [hipster](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/hipster/)

- Gen X · this one

    cool dude

- Boomer

    [cool cat](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/cool-cat/)

- Plain English

    effortlessly cool person

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## Related slang

- [cool](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/cool/): Socially impressive, stylish, or admired.
- [cool cat](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/cool-cat/): A stylish, confident, laid-back person who is admired.
- [cred](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/cred/): Credibility, status, or social reputation.
- [crew](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/crew/): A close group of friends or associates.

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