kool-aid
noun
kool-aid is spelled K-O-O-L-A-I-D: 7 letters. As a noun, kool-aid means “Alternative form of Kool-Aid (unquestioned fad or ideology)” (English Wiktionary, September 2026). The plural of kool-aid is kool-aids.
How many letters and syllables are in kool-aid?
| Letters | 7: K-O-O-L-A-I-D |
|---|---|
| In writing | a phrase: the frequency list counts single words |
| Wrong spellings searched | none measured in search |
Sources: letters and syllables from the English Wiktionary's hyphenation or pronunciation; written frequency: wordfreq 3.1 (a 2021 snapshot of Wikipedia, subtitles, news, books, web text and social media).
Words people confuse with kool-aid
Also written: koolaid (one word or two).
Sources: English Wiktionary (homophones, alternative spellings).
Forms of kool-aid
- koolaid
- kool-aids plural
Source: English Wiktionary, dump of September 2, 2026 (CC BY-SA 4.0), through kaikki.org (Wiktextract).
What does kool-aid mean?
The meanings the English Wiktionary records, quoted as written there (source below).
noun
- 1
Alternative form of Kool-Aid (unquestioned fad or ideology).
noun
- 1
A fad or ideology that is adopted unquestioningly, ignoring its hidden dangers or disadvantages.
Source: English Wiktionary, dump of September 2, 2026 (CC BY-SA 4.0), through kaikki.org (Wiktextract).
Where does kool-aid come from?
Back-formation from drink the Kool-Aid.
Source: English Wiktionary, dump of September 2, 2026 (CC BY-SA 4.0), through kaikki.org (Wiktextract).