chill

Meanings

• Verb

  Relax or calm down, often in a leisurely or enjoyable way.

  - "I'll chill out in the hammock after work."
  - "Let's all just take a moment to chill."
  - "The beach is the perfect place to chill and unwind."

• Verb

  Make (something) cold or cause (someone) to feel cold.

  - "Can you chill the beer for me?"
  - "The wind was so cold it made my teeth chill."
  - "Wrap yourself up in a blanket to keep from chilling."

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Pronunciation

1. /tʃɪl/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=50014384"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with chill
still , skill , will , mill , thrill , chill

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Variants

List of all variants of chill that leads to same result
a chill down your spine , catch a chill , catches a chill , catching a chill , caught a chill , chill , chills , the chills , chiller , chillest , chillness , chillnesses , chilled , chilling , chill factor , chill factors , chill out , chilled out , chilling out , chills out , take the chill off , pre-chill , pre-chilled , pre-chilling , pre-chills , prechill , prechilled , prechilling , prechills , windchill , windchill factor , windchill index , windchills , a chill runs down someone's spine , a chill runs up someone's spine , a chill/shiver runs up/down someone's spine , a shiver runs down someone's spine , a shiver runs up someone's spine , make a chill run down someone's spine , make a chill run up someone's spine , make a chill/shiver run up/down someone's spine , make a shiver run down someone's spine , make a shiver run up someone's spine

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'cealan' meaning 'hide, conceal'. The modern sense of 'chill' as 'feeling cold' developed in the 14th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'chillax' is a popular slang term that combines 'chill' and 'relax'.

2. The phrase 'chill out' was popularized in the 1990s by hip hop culture.

3. In the medical field, 'chill' can also refer to the process of cooling a body to preserve organs for transplantation.

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Related Concepts

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1. Relaxation: The state of being free from tension and stress, typically as a result of rest, leisure, or hobbies.

2. Leisure: Free time devoted to pleasure or recreation.

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Culture

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In popular culture, 'chill' is often associated with relaxation, leisure, and enjoying oneself. It can be seen in phrases like 'chillax' or 'chill vibes', which convey a laid-back and carefree attitude.

How to Memorize "chill"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the feeling of relaxation and calmness when you think of the word 'chill'. Imagine yourself in a comfortable setting, such as a hammock or a cozy couch, and allow yourself to unwind.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'chill' with feelings of relaxation and calmness. Think about how you feel when you're in a comfortable, stress-free environment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Cold and Calm' to help remember the meaning of 'chill'. Remember that 'chill' can mean both 'to feel cold' and 'to relax and calm down'.

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