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Rad
Youth Slang![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Used by young people, especially within skateboarding and surfing communities. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/7WyAT82DCPDNXqi7FMXZvbCDXJw.webp)
1980s Resurgence![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Gained popularity in the 1980s; using 'rad' may evoke nostalgia for that era. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/wGcgvY8QS5x89PRmmmcBSQNGc.webp)
Positive Vibes![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
'Rad' conveys a very positive emotion, stronger than 'nice' or 'cool'. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/Gewe5OBCvU4ZTptZNxEhdy6c.webp)