๐
Squared Cool
/kuหl/
Definitions
1
Slang ยท Approval
Common
Expresses approval or admiration for something trendy, impressive, or fashionable. Used to indicate that something is excellent, stylish, or worthy of appreciation.
Often used in casual conversations to acknowledge something impressive or to show approval without using words.
Just got tickets to the sold-out concert! ๐
Social media post
That trick you did was so ๐
Text message
Derived from American slang that became globally recognized in the 1980s-90s. The squared format mimics vintage button badges and stickers.
2
Text ยท Symbol
Uncommon
Used as a decorative text element in messages to emphasize coolness or to create visually distinctive text patterns, especially in usernames or profile descriptions.
Less commonly used than other text-based emojis due to its specific meaning and distinctive appearance.
๐ฃ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ๐ญ has entered the chat
Gaming username
Part of a set of squared text symbols that emerged with early emoji sets, reflecting digital communication's evolution from text to visual elements.
Evolution Timeline
2010
Introduced as part of Unicode 6.0 with the first emoji standards.
Growing need for expressing approval in digital communication.
2015
Usage declined as newer, more expressive emojis became available.
Expansion of emoji vocabulary with more nuanced options.
Cultural Context
The term 'cool' has evolved from temperature-related meaning to approval, showing how language adapts metaphorical meanings in digital contexts.
Part of a set of squared text emojis (๐, ๐, ๐, etc.) designed for visual emphasis in early Japanese mobile platforms before spreading globally.
While the word 'cool' remains in use across generations, the ๐ emoji is seen as somewhat dated by Gen Z, who prefer newer expressions of approval.
Regional Variations
United Kingdom
Used somewhat ironically, often with a touch of self-awareness about using dated slang.
United States
Widely used across generations, particularly in casual texting and social media to express approval.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Adopted into digital communication naturally as an extension of familiar slang from their youth.
Gen_Z: Used sparingly or ironically, often seen as slightly outdated compared to newer slang expressions and emojis.
Older: Less frequently used, but understood as a simple way to express approval or admiration in digital contexts.
Millennials: Used casually in texts and social media, particularly by those who grew up during peak 'cool' slang usage in the 1990s-2000s.
Common Combinations
๐๐
Strong approval or endorsement of something trendy or impressive.
Reinforces the positive sentiment with dual approval symbols.
๐๐
Ultimate coolness or approval of something stylish.
Pairs the concept of coolness with the visual representation of being cool.
๐๐ฅ
Something that's both cool and hot/trending at the same time.
Combines contradictory temperature metaphors that both indicate approval.
Related Emojis
๐
Both express approval but ๐ is more general and widely used.
๐
Both convey coolness, but ๐ represents being cool rather than labeling something as cool.
๐
Part of the same squared text symbol set with similar visual style.
๐ฏ
Both express approval or excellence, but ๐ฏ implies perfection or maximum quality.