cromulent

American  

[krom-yuh-luhnt] / ˈkrɒm yə lənt /

adjective

Often Facetious.

1. acceptable or legitimate.

   People disagree on using the singular “they,” but it's perfectly cromulent as far as I'm concerned.

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Etymology

Origin of cromulent

First recorded in 1996 in an episode of the TV show The Simpsons; a facetious formation ending with the Latin adjective suffix -ulent ( def. )

Example Sentences

While the new additions range from "cromulent" and "UAP" — here's a helpful guide for the latter — to "beast mode" and "generative AI," the food-adjacent terms include "cheffy" and "chef's kiss."

From Salon • Oct. 4, 2023

Are we sure this is a cromulent thing to do, Dictionary.com?

From Fox News • Mar. 11, 2021

With Las Vegas having proven itself a cromulent professional sports town—plus the impeding arrival of the Oakland Raiders and eight visiting NFL teams per year—the Vegas Firesale is about to become the new Miami Flu.

From Golf Digest • Nov. 6, 2019

There’s a perfectly cromulent reason for that Starbucks cup.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2019

It was a perfectly cromulent episode of television, but I couldn’t help but be a little disappointed in Smith’s decision to stand down.

From Slate