English Explanatory Dictionary

Kool-Aid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A sweet, non-carbonated drink made with artificial flavors.
noun
  1. A fad or ideology that is adopted unquestioningly, ignoring its hidden dangers or disadvantages.
noun
  1. Alternative form of Kool-Aid (unquestioned fad or ideology).

Word forms

Kool-Aid Kool-Aids koolaid

Etymology

Trademark, presumably from cool and -ade, influenced by aid.

Derived words

Kool-Aid smile Rocky Mountain Kool-Aid drink one's own Kool-Aid drink the Kool-Aid
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