Before it was cool Meaning in English
expression
ˌbiˈfɔɹ/, /bɪˈfɔɹ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈwɑz/, /wəz/ /ˈkuɫ
bih-FOR it woz KOOL
bɪfˈɔː/ /ˈɪt/ /wˈɒz/ /kˈuːl
bih-FAW it WOZ KOOL
Definition
This informal expression means doing or liking something before it became popular or trendy with most people.
Usage & Nuances
Used in informal or playful contexts, often to show someone did something earlier than others. Frequently associated with 'hipster' culture. Sometimes used ironically to make fun of people who claim to be ahead of trends.
Spanish: antes de que fuera popularPortuguese (BR): antes de ser modaPortuguese (PT): antes de ser modaChinese (Simplified): 在还没流行之前Chinese (Traditional): 在還沒流行之前Hindi: जब यह लोकप्रिय नहीं हुआ थाArabic: قبل أن تصبح شائعةBengali: সবাই জনপ্রিয় হওয়ার আগেই - ট্রেন্ড হওয়ার আগেইRussian: до того как это стало модноJapanese: 流行る前に - 有名になる前にVietnamese: trước khi nó trở nên phổ biến - trước khi nó thành mốtKorean: 유행하기 전에 - 사람들이 좋아하기 전에Turkish: moda olmadan önce - popüler olmadan önceUrdu: مشہور ہونے سے پہلے - فیشن بننے سے پہلےIndonesian: sebelum itu jadi tren - sebelum populer
Example Sentences
I listened to that band before it was cool.
basic
She wore that style before it was cool.
basic
He used smartphones before it was cool.
basic
You’re into vinyl records? I’ve been collecting them before it was cool.
natural
He started vegan cooking before it was cool, now everyone’s doing it.
natural
Don’t call me a hipster just because I liked indie films before it was cool.
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