Too cool for school
adjective
Someone who thinks they are better than everyone else, often refusing to follow rules or attend boring events.
Johnny didn't go to the family picnic, he thinks he's too cool for school.
Often appears as...
- behave like you're too cool for school
- acting too cool for school
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
adjective
Stylish, trendy or appealing in a way that is generally admired.
With his new leather jacket and sunglasses, he looks too cool for school.
Often appears as...
- look too cool for school
- dress too cool for school
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
adjective
Someone who thinks they are better than everyone else, often refusing to follow rules or attend boring events.
Johnny didn't go to the family picnic, he thinks he's too cool for school.
Often appears as...
- behave like you're too cool for school
- acting too cool for school
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
adjective
Stylish, trendy or appealing in a way that is generally admired.
With his new leather jacket and sunglasses, he looks too cool for school.
Often appears as...
- look too cool for school
- dress too cool for school
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Slang
Use 'too cool for school' in casual conversations, not in formal settings.
When he skipped class, his friends said he was too cool for school.
Pro Tip 2/3Mockery or Teasing
Sometimes said jokingly to tease someone who acts superior or aloof.
She's always ignoring our advice, acting too cool for school.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
It can imply negative judgment towards someone's attitude or behavior.
He never participates in team activities, he's too cool for school.
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Slang
Use 'too cool for school' in casual conversations, not in formal settings.
When he skipped class, his friends said he was too cool for school.
Pro Tip 2/3Mockery or Teasing
Sometimes said jokingly to tease someone who acts superior or aloof.
She's always ignoring our advice, acting too cool for school.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
It can imply negative judgment towards someone's attitude or behavior.
He never participates in team activities, he's too cool for school.
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Slang
Use 'too cool for school' in casual conversations, not in formal settings.
When he skipped class, his friends said he was too cool for school.
Pro Tip 2/3Mockery or Teasing
Sometimes said jokingly to tease someone who acts superior or aloof.
She's always ignoring our advice, acting too cool for school.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
It can imply negative judgment towards someone's attitude or behavior.
He never participates in team activities, he's too cool for school.
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