Etymology Journal ยท C
Cool beans
Meaning
- This is an expression of approval, excitement, or general satisfaction with a situation. It is a retro-sounding way to say something is excellent.
Cheesy, enthusiastic
Used in a sentence
- You got us tickets to the concert? Cool beans!
- If we finish the work by noon, we can leave early? Cool beans.
- She said she would bring the snacks? That is cool beans.
The backstory
While the phrase surged in popularity during the 1980s and 90s, its exact origin is murky. Some suggest it relates to the 'cool' slang of the jazz era combined with miscellaneous food idioms.
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