Definition

Something that appeals to or is popular among young people; trendy and age-appropriate for the youth demographic. Basically, it's what the kids are into right now.

Example Usage

Our marketing team needs to find a youth-cool angle for this campaign or we'll lose Gen Z entirely.

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