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rad
What does rad mean?
A catch-all term of approval meaning cool, exciting, or excellent, used across all action sports. Short for 'radical'.
"That was a rad line, you linked everything perfectly."
Origin
Action-sports slang shortened from 'radical'; a 1980s skate/BMX staple.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'rad' mean?
It's a catch-all term of approval meaning cool, exciting, or excellent, used across skate, BMX, and all action sports.
Where does 'rad' come from?
It's shortened from 'radical' and became a staple of 1980s skate and BMX slang.
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