Meanings
nounradical chic (uncountable)
- uncountableThe adoption and promotion of radical political causes by celebrities, socialites, and high society.
Origin
Coined by American author and journalist Tom Wolfe in 1970.
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APA
radical chic. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/radical%20chic
MLA
“radical chic.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/radical%20chic. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “radical chic,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/radical%20chic.
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