Rad

A old word that was used to describe something excellent, great and like everyone else said on here, 'cool'.

That was like, TOTALLY rad dude!

by ??? August 5, 2003

Rad

Short for "radical," it's a word that needs to come back. Often used in conjunction with dude.

Dude, I can't believe that you memorized the periodic table. That's a totally rad waste of time.

by Quam Celerrime October 2, 2008

Rad

an outdated slang term meaning "good". possibly still current on the west coast, land of scariness.

if you've used the term rad since since 1990 in any way but to make fun of it, you are a sad individual

by minghi May 21, 2003

rad

what adults THINK kids say (adults try to use it to make them look cool) but that term went out in the 90s and it is a cool example of how outdated adults are

Adult Fukock: You is rad.
Me: Fuck off wrinkle-dicked tard.

by Allahan November 16, 2010

Rad

A word that gained popular usage in the 1980s. It is an abbreviation or "radical," and is a synonym or cool and/or stellar. Synonymous with surf bums and teens who think they are still in the 1980s.

Surf bum: Duuude, I just got tubed in the most righteous wave today!
Valley girl with big blonde hair and spandex: Like, ohmygod, that is SO rad!

by Sir Joshizzle July 14, 2006

rad

It means cool/awesome.
The word "rad" is used by hipsters.

A: Hey dude, your gaming skills are so rad!
B: Haha, thanks dude.

by TNFSG June 20, 2017

Rad

Awesome

Your hair has a rad flow

by anonymous February 18, 2022