that pretty cool

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "that pretty cool" is not correct in standard written English.
It should be "that's pretty cool" to convey the intended meaning. Example: "I just saw the new trailer for the movie, and I think that's pretty cool."

⚠ May contain grammatical issues

News & Media

Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

4 human-written examples

(The following week, on a show hosted by Sandra Lee, I heard, "Do you know when the first cheesecake was ever documented as being eaten or served? It was in 776, or 776 B.C., by the Greeks at the Olympics. Isn't that pretty cool? Say that at a dinner party and everyone's going to think you're brilliant and well read").

The New Yorker

Isn't that pretty cool?

Los Angeles Times

Which would make that pretty cool.

Huffington Post

But if your new business pitch happens to be one of the best marketing books ever written, isn't that pretty cool?

Huffington Post

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

55 human-written examples

"That's pretty cool, that's humbling.

Los Angeles Times

So that's pretty cool, that and the courses".

Los Angeles Times

"We want kids to think, 'That's pretty cool that they helped bring that to life,' " Mr. Royer said.

The New York Times

It was agreed that that was pretty cool of him.

The New Yorker

But I thought that was pretty cool that they learn to trust you [when you respond to their needs]… that's how they learn how to love.

BMC Nursing

Another major prediction – that was pretty cool – is that acetate is excreted during a short window of time.

eLife

That's pretty cool -- tell me about that," Kurtis said.

Huffington Post

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Always use the contraction "that's" instead of "that" when intending to say "that is". For example, use "that's pretty cool" instead of "that pretty cool".

Common error

Avoid omitting the verb "is" in sentences like this. Saying "that pretty cool" sounds incomplete and grammatically incorrect. Remember to use "that's" or "that is".

Linguistic Context

The phrase "that pretty cool" functions as an exclamation expressing approval or admiration, although it's grammatically incomplete. It attempts to convey a positive sentiment about something. This is evident in Ludwig where the intended use is to show excitement or agreement.

Expression frequency: Uncommon

Frequent in

News & Media

60%

Science

40%

Formal & Business

0%

Less common in

Academia

0%

Encyclopedias

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Wiki

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Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, while the phrase "that pretty cool" appears in various sources, it's considered grammatically incorrect because it omits the verb "is". According to Ludwig AI, standard English requires the use of "that's pretty cool" or "that is pretty cool". The phrase is mostly used in informal contexts, such as news and media or scientific discussions, to express approval or admiration. To ensure grammatical correctness, it's best to include the verb "is" when using this phrase in writing or speech.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

that's quite cool

Uses "quite" instead of "pretty" to modify "cool", and includes the contraction "that's".

that's really cool

Uses "really" instead of "pretty" to intensify "cool", and includes the contraction "that's".

that is pretty cool

Includes "is" between "that" and "pretty", making the sentence grammatically correct.

that's pretty neat

Replaces "cool" with "neat", offering a slightly different synonym for approval, and includes the contraction "that's".

that's fairly cool

Uses "fairly" instead of "pretty" to modify "cool", and includes the contraction "that's".

that's awesome

Replaces "pretty cool" with a single adjective, "awesome", and includes the contraction "that's".

that's impressive

Replaces "pretty cool" with a single adjective, "impressive", and includes the contraction "that's".

that's remarkable

Replaces "pretty cool" with a single adjective, "remarkable", and includes the contraction "that's".

that is something

Implies approval by stating "that is something", which is less specific but can convey a similar sentiment.

how interesting

Expresses interest or mild surprise, implying the subject is noteworthy or impressive.

FAQs

What's the correct way to say "that pretty cool"?

The correct way to express this sentiment is to use the contraction "that's" or the full form "that is". So, you should say "that's pretty cool" or "that is pretty cool".

Is "that pretty cool" grammatically correct?

No, "that pretty cool" is grammatically incorrect. The verb "is" is missing. The correct forms are "that's pretty cool" or "that is pretty cool".

What can I say instead of "that pretty cool"?

You can use alternatives like "that's really cool", "that's quite cool", or "that's pretty neat" to express a similar sentiment.

Why is it better to say "that's pretty cool" instead of "that pretty cool"?

Saying "that's pretty cool" includes the verb "is" (in its contracted form), making the sentence grammatically complete and understandable. Omitting "is" makes the sentence sound incomplete and incorrect.