How to Pronounce "too cool for school"
expression
ˈtu/ /ˈkuɫ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈskuɫ
TOO KOOL fer SKOOL
tˈuː/ /kˈuːl/ /fˈɔː/ /skˈuːl
TOO KOOL faw SKOOL
Definition
A slang expression for someone who acts very confident or aloof as if they are better, more stylish, or more important than everyone else.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtu/ /ˈkuɫ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈskuɫ
British English
tˈuː/ /kˈuːl/ /fˈɔː/ /skˈuːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TOO KOOL fer SKOOL
UK
TOO KOOL faw SKOOL
Listen in Context
He thinks he is too cool for school and never talks to anyone.
Lisa is always acting too cool for school in class.
My brother acts too cool for school, but he is actually shy.
She walked in wearing sunglasses, looking all too cool for school.