uncool

English

Etymology

un- + cool

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʌŋˈkuːl/
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  • Rhymes: -uːl

Adjective

uncool (comparative uncooler or more uncool, superlative uncoolest or most uncool)

  1. (slang) Not in accord with the current fashion, standards or mores of a particular group; not cool.
    • 1979, Jello Biafra & John Greenway (lyrics and music), “California Über Alles”, performed by Dead Kennedys:
      Now it is nineteen eighty-four / Knock-knock at your front door / It's the suede denim secret police / They have come for your uncool niece
    Synonyms: boring, dull, lame, pathetic, pitiful, sad, tacky, weak
    Antonyms: cool, awesome; see also Thesaurus:excellent, Thesaurus:awesome

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