"cool kid" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: cool kids [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} cool kid (plural cool kids)
  1. (informal, chiefly in the plural) A trendsetter, often a hipster; one considered worthy of emulation for their fashion sense etc. Tags: in-plural, informal Categories (topical): Stock characters
    Sense id: en-cool_kid-en-noun-gKadtQiZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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          "ref": "1995 September 3, Steve Hochman, “They're Rancid, Not Spoiled; They have major labels calling. Their fans worship them. But somehow these guys are staying true to their punk roots.”, in Los Angeles Times, page 5",
          "text": "\"There was a lot of anticipation for this album,\" says Lisa Worden, music director of L.A. radio station KROQ-FM. \"With Green Day now all over MTV and the mainstream, Rancid is the cool band. All the cool kids are wearing Rancid T-shirts.\"",
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