Definition

To relax or calm down; to spend time casually without stress or urgency. In modern slang, it means to hang out, unwind, or take things easy, often used as an interjection to tell someone to be more relaxed.

Example Usage

Let's just chill on the couch and watch movies tonight.

Origin

From Old English 'cele,' meaning 'cold,' evolved to mean the sense of relaxation and coolness.

Fun Fact

In Gen-Z slang, 'chill' has become even more versatile, used to describe anything from neutral vibes to intentional emotional distance.

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