chill out

verb

chilled out; chilling out; chills out

intransitive verb

slang
: to calm down : go easy : relax
often used in the imperative

Examples of chill out in a Sentence

stop making that racket, and just chill out! if you don't chill out, you're going to get an ulcer
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The Ultimate Wellness Escape Lands in Antarctica Want to chill out on your next vacation—how about a wellness retreat near the South Pole? Passport By Forbeslife, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 Say hello to your fall-winter button-up shirt, made with a plush polyester-elastane knit blend to keep the chill out. Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024 It’s been so good to my family and my friends and just chill out and drive my car. Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2024 Beautifully designed with rustic wood paneling, industrial wrought iron accents, and a vintage Chesterfield sofa, The Rum Runner fits that bill to a T. Flip flapjacks under a gaggle of Edison bulbs, stargaze around the outdoor couch and firepit, or chill out in the six-person hot tub. Emily Pennington, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for chill out 

Word History

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chill out was in 1980

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“Chill out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chill%20out. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

chill out

verb
slang
: to calm down : go easy
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