What do you think makes someone cool?
The history of cool
The word 'cool' started out as a way to describe temperature - not too cold and not too hot and it can still be used in this way.By the 16th Century, it had evolved to also describe a person if they were calm and collected. The modern use of the word cool came from black jazz musicians in the 1940s.It was used to describe a person who was rebellious or charismatic and who helped to create social change through things like art or protests. Words continue to evolve over time. You might not even use the word cool - maybe you use sick, sigma, or gucci instead.Don't forget to let us know what you think makes someone cool in the comments - you could even tell us what is totally uncool.
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