Dictionary Thesaurus Word Dynamo Quotes Reference Translator Spanish

radical chic

noun

the patronage of extremists or left-wing radicals by rich or famous people, as through invitations to social functions or public expressions of support.

Origin:
coined by Tom Wolfe (born 1931), American journalist, in an essay of the same title published in 1970

Related forms

rad·i·cal-chic, adjective

Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2012.
Cite This Source

Link To radical chic

00:10

00:09

00:08

00:07

00:06

00:05

00:04

00:03

00:02

00:01

Radical chic is always a great word to know.

So is lollapalooza. Does it mean:

a fool or simpleton; ninny.

an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.

LEARN MORE UNUSUAL WORDS WITH WORD DYNAMO...

Dictionary.com's 21st Century Lexicon

Main Entry:	radical chic
Part of Speech:	n
Definition:	the adoption of radical views, dress, or lifestyle by members of the upper class; association of the upper class with radicals

Word Dynamo Rating For Radical chic

People who can define Radical chic may know 45,520 words, as many as a 12th grader.

How many words do you know?

Upgrade to Ad-free Premium Membership!

Matching Quote

"Radical Chic, after all, is only radical in Style; in its heart it is part of Society and its traditions—Politics, like Rock, Pop, and Camp, has its uses."

-Tom Wolfe

Partners:Word Bloglines Citysearch The Daily Beast Ask Answers Ask Kids Life123 Sendori Thesaurus

About Privacy Policy Terms of Use API Careers Advertise with Us Contact Us Help