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   Chill

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   noun

   • 1. an unpleasant feeling of coldness in the atmosphere, one's surroundings, or the body: "there was a chill in the air" Similar coldnesschillinesscoolnessicinesscrispnessrawnessbitternessnipbitestingsharpnesskeennessharshnesswintrinessfrigidityinformal:nippinessrare:gelidityOpposite warmth
   • ▪ a feverish cold: "we had better return before you catch a chill" Similar colddose of fludose of influenzarespiratory infectionviral infectionvirusarchaic:grippe
   • ▪ a coldness of manner: "a long-term chill in relations could hurt commerce" Similar unfriendlinesslack of understandinglack of sympathylack of warmthchillinesscoldnesscoolnessfrigidityaloofnessdistanceremotenessunresponsivenessOpposite friendliness
   • ▪ a depressing influence: "his statements have cast a chill over this whole country"
   • ▪ a sudden and powerful feeling of fear: "a chill ran down my spine"
   • 2. a metal mold or part of a mold, often cooled, designed to ensure rapid or even cooling of metal during casting.

   verb

   • 1. make (someone) cold: "I'm chilled to the bone"
   • ▪ cool (food or drink), typically in a refrigerator: "chill the soup slightly before serving" Similar make coldmake coldercoolcool downcool offrefrigeratefreezequick-freezedeep-freezeiceOpposite warm
   • ▪ (of food or drink) be cooled by chilling: "the beers are chilling in the cooler"
   • 2. horrify or frighten (someone): "the city was chilled by the violence" Similar scarefrightenpetrifyterrifyalarmappalldisturbdisquietunsettlemake someone's blood run coldchill someone's bloodchill to the bonechill to the marrowmake someone's flesh crawlgive someone goose pimplesscare witlessfrighten the living daylights out offill with fearstrike terror intoput the fear of God intothrow into a panicinformal:scare the pants offput the wind upgive someone the heebie-jeebiesmake someone's hair curlscare the bejesus out ofvulgar slang:scare shitlessarchaic:affrightOpposite comfortreassure
   • 3. calm down and relax: informal "I can lean back and chill"
   • ▪ pass time without a particular aim or purpose, especially with other people: "we had a week at home and we chilled out"

   adjective

   • 1. chilly: "the chill gray dawn"
   • 2. very relaxed or easygoing: informal North American "the island is really chill and laid-back"

   Word Origin Old Englishcele, ciele ‘cold, coldness’, of Germanic origin; related to cold.

   Derivatives

   • 1. chillness noun

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   What does chill mean?

   • (Definition of chill from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) （使）變冷, （使）冷卻, 寒冷… （使）变冷, （使）冷却, 寒冷… enfriar, enfriarse, fresco… esfriar, gelar, frio… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! CHILL meaning: 1. to become cold, or to make someone or something become cold: 2. a cold feeling: 3. a sudden….

   chill | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   Where did the word chill come from?

   • The word “chill” originated in African-American Vernacular English (AAVE) during the 1980s. It was derived from the word “chillin’,” which was used to describe someone who was relaxed or unwinding after a stressful period. Over time, the term gained popularity and made its way into mainstream culture and language.

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   What does it mean if someone says 'that's so chill'?

   • Remember, “chill” encompasses a state of relaxation, a positive attitude, and the ability to handle setbacks with ease. Keep in mind that its precise meaning can vary depending on the situation and sentiment behind it. Next time someone exclaims “That’s so chill!” you’ll be able to decode the meaning and effortlessly join in on the conversation.

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   noun. uk / tʃɪl / us. chill noun (COLD) a cold feeling: There is a definite chill in the air. chill noun (FEAR) a sudden frightened feeling: The scream sent a chill down my spine. chill noun (ILLNESS) a cold (= common illness that makes you sneeze) that is not very bad.

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   (informal) to spend time relaxing; to relax and stop feeling angry or nervous about something. We went home and chilled in front of the TV. Just chill, Mum—everything's going to be OK. Word Origin. Phrasal Verbs. chill out. See chill in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Check pronunciation: chill.

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   Sep 19, 2023 · The term chill is a slang term that means “to relax” or “to spend time with friends.” It can be used in various situations, such as telling someone to calm down or take it easy. The term is commonly used in casual conversations and is popular among both adults and teenagers.

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   Dec 20, 2023 · What does “chill” mean? Chill is a slang term commonly used to describe a state of relaxation, calmness, or being laid-back. It is often associated with taking it easy and not getting stressed about things. But, there’s more to chill than meets the eye. Origin and evolution of “chill”

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   Definition of chill noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Chill definition: coldness, especially a moderate but uncomfortably penetrating coldness. See examples of CHILL used in a sentence.

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   definition 1: coldness or cooling off. I found the chill of the autumn air invigorating. The region experienced a chill that lasted for three centuries. This is how the animal protects itself from winter's chill. synonyms: algidity, coldness. similar words: cool, frigidity, gelidity, nip.