Cool MateThat's cool vs We cool
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
That's cool
InformalTop 1,000 (very common)
We cool
SlangBeyond 10,000 (less common)
Most formal: That's coolMost common: That's cool
| That's cool | We cool | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ðæts kuːl//🇺🇸 //ðæts kul// | 🇬🇧 //wiː kuːl//🇺🇸 //wi kuːl// |
| Meaning | That's nice or impressive. | We are okay or fine with something. |
| Example | When she showed her artwork, I thought, 'That's cool!' | If you're ready to go, then of course, we cool. |
| Register | Informal | Slang |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Beyond 10,000 (less common) |
| Collocations | That's really cool, I think that's cool, Wow, that's cool, That's cool to hear, Yeah, that's cool | we cool with it, we cool now, we cool right?, we cool for the night, are we cool? |
| Common mistakes | Using it in overly formal contexts., Confusing it with 'that's good' in serious discussions., Misunderstanding it as sarcastic when used sincerely. | Used in formal conversations where it sounds out of place., Confused with 'we're cool' which is grammatically correct but changes the meaning slightly. |
| Usage notes | Used in casual conversations. Avoid in formal situations. Expressing approval or agreement. | Used informally among friends; may not be appropriate in formal settings. Indicates agreement or acceptance. |
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Frequently asked questions: That's cool vs We cool
What's the difference between That's cool and We cool?
That's cool: That's nice or impressive. We cool: We are okay or fine with something.
Which is more formal: That's cool and We cool?
That's cool is the most formal of these.
Which is more common: That's cool and We cool?
That's cool is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
That's cool: When she showed her artwork, I thought, 'That's cool!' We cool: If you're ready to go, then of course, we cool.
Can I use That's cool and We cool interchangeably?
Not always. That's cool and We cool are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.