radness

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Meaning · English

excellence

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Usually, freshmen were excited to cruise around with anyone who had a car, any car. Just to be able to avoid the bus or a ride with mom and dad was rad. But, this car was pushing the boundaries of radness.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “radness” mean?

excellence

Is “radness” formal or informal?

radness is generally slang.