[Slang] THAT'S RAD. - Discover Exciting Ways to Express Enthusiasm

Cool, impressive.

That's rad" is a slang expression rooted in the skate and surf cultures of the 1980s, but it has permeated various aspects of youth language due to its cool and breezy vibe. It's used to describe something that's really cool or impressive. If someone shows you a new gadget or a skate trick and you respond with "That's rad," you're expressing genuine admiration and enthusiasm. This phrase not only conveys appreciation but also connects with a laid-back, appreciative attitude that is universally understood among enthusiasts of popular trends and fashions.

Example Sentences

1. Did you see his new skateboard? That's rad!

   Admiring his new skateboard.

2. I can't believe you won that contest, that's rad!

   Expressing disbelief and excitement about winning the contest.

3. She showed us the photo from her skydiving trip, and we were all like, "That's rad!"

   Reacting enthusiastically to her skydiving trip photo.