Chill

Chill (verb / adjective / US Slang)

(Also heard as: Chill out, Chilling, Chill pill)

Definition:

To chill is to relax or hang out. As an adjective, chill means calm, easygoing or cool.

Where Chill Comes From:

It comes from the idea of cooling down, and became slang for relaxing in mid-20th-century American jazz and Black English. It then spread worldwide through film and music.

How People Actually Use Chill:

Used for relaxing: “let’s chill”. It also describes people and places: “he’s really chill”. “Chill out” tells someone to calm down.

Is Chill Rude?

Not rude, but telling an upset person to “chill” can annoy them.

Examples in the Wild:

• “Let’s just chill at my place tonight.”Meaning: Let’s relax at my place tonight.
• “She’s super chill, you’ll like her.”Meaning: She is very laid-back, you’ll like her.
• “Chill out, it’s not a big deal.”Meaning: Calm down, it is not a big deal.

Similar Slang:

Vibe, Lowkey, Bed Rot, Touch Grass

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