Too cool for school

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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.
Visual representation of "too cool for school" - Someone who thinks they are better than everyone else, often refusing to follow rules or attend boring events.

Often appears as...

  • behave like you're too cool for school
  • acting too cool for school

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Informal

Colloquial

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Informal Slang

Use 'too cool for school' in casual conversations, not in formal settings.

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When he skipped class, his friends said he was too cool for school.
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Mockery or Teasing

Sometimes said jokingly to tease someone who acts superior or aloof.

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She's always ignoring our advice, acting too cool for school.
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Negative Connotation

It can imply negative judgment towards someone's attitude or behavior.

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He never participates in team activities, he's too cool for school.
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