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title: "cool · GenZ Decoded"
description: "cool: Socially impressive, stylish, or admired. Example: \"He had a cool way about him.\" Meaning, Boomer usage, and related slang."
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# cool

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

**Meaning.** Socially impressive, stylish, or admired.

See it in a sentence

He had a cool way about him.

## How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

- Gen Z

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

- Gen Alpha

    [aura points](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/aura-points/)

- Millennial

    [street cred](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/street-cred/)

- Gen X

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

- Boomer · this one

    cool

- Plain English

    socially impressive, stylish, or admired

## Read more on this idea

- [How every generation says coolness and reputation](https://genzdecoded.com/how-to-say/coolness-reputation/)

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## Related slang

- [clout](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/clout/): Social influence, fame, or popularity, especially online.
- [conscious](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/conscious/): Aware of political, racial, or social issues.
- [cool cat](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/cool-cat/): A stylish, confident, laid-back person who is admired.
- [cool dude](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/cool-dude/): An effortlessly cool person.

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