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rule of cool

rule of cool noun: the principle that anything is acceptable to do, use, wear, etc. just as long as it is cool.

Noun

rule of cool

  1. The principle that anything is acceptable to do, use, wear, etc. just as long as it is cool.
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Questions about rule of cool

What does rule of cool mean?
Rule of cool means the principle that anything is acceptable to do, use, wear, etc. just as long as it is cool.
What part of speech is rule of cool?
Rule of cool is a noun.

Words near rule of cool in the dictionary

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