adjective
coolio
KOO-lee-oh
Coolio (adjective) means Cool, awesome, or good — a playful slang way of saying something is great. Example: “That new skate park is coolio.”
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Cool, awesome, or good — a playful slang way of saying something is great.
"That new skate park is coolio."
""Want to come round later?" "Coolio, see you at six.""
How to use coolio
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA fun, informal way of saying "cool" or "great," often used casually or humorously.
When to use it
Very informal slang; mostly used in speech or texting, not in formal writing.
Common pairings
sounds coolio
that's coolio
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What does “coolio” mean?
The word “coolio” means cool, awesome, or good — a playful slang way of saying something is great. In plain terms, a fun, informal way of saying "cool" or "great," often used casually or humorously.
How do you pronounce “coolio”?
“Coolio” is pronounced KOO-lee-oh (/ˈkulioʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “coolio” in a sentence?
Here is “coolio” used in a sentence: “That new skate park is coolio.”
What part of speech is “coolio”?
“Coolio” is an adjective.
