Meaning & Definition of word "Rad"
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Rad
/ræd/
noun:
- 1. A unit of measure for radiation; short for radiation absorbed dose.
- Example: The area was marked safe as the radiation levels were below 5 rad.
adjective:
- 1. Extremely good or impressive; awesome.
- Example: That concert last night was totally rad!
- 2. Used to express enthusiasm or approval, especially in a casual context.
- Example: She has a rad sense of style that I really admire.
- 3. Cool or interesting, often used in youth culture.
- Example: The new skate park is so rad, I can't wait to try it out.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'radical', used in youth culture in the 1980s.
Common Phrases and Expressions
rad to the max:
extremely cool or excellent.
that's so rad:
a phrase used to express excitement or approval for something.
Related Words
radical:
extreme or far-reaching; in slang, it conveys being excellent.
cool:
popular or admired; trendy.
Slang Meanings of rad
Meaning: Used to indicate something impressive or excellent.
Example Sentence: That concert was so rad!
Meaning: Referring to a thrilling or exciting experience.
Example Sentence: The hike was rad; the views were breathtaking.