Chilling

/ˈʧɪl.ɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

The act of making something cold or cooler, often by refrigeration or exposure to cold.

They are chilling the drinks before the party starts.

To grow cold or to become cold.

The weather is starting to chill as autumn approaches.

adjective

Causing or inducing fear or uneasiness; frightening.

The chilling movie kept everyone on the edge of their seats.

Relaxing or leisurely; often used informally to describe activities done in a laid-back manner.

We spent the afternoon chilling at the beach.

From chill + -ing, indicating the act of making cold.

chill out

To relax or calm down.

chill to the bone

To feel extremely cold.

just chilling

Hanging out in a relaxed way.

chill

To make or become cold.

chilly

Being uncomfortably cool.

To hang out casually.

We're just chilling at home tonight.

To be relaxed and carefree.

I spent the whole day chilling and doing nothing.