Chillona (en. Shrill)

/tʃiˈʎona/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
One who screams or cries frequently or excessively.
The girl is very whiny; she's always lamenting about everything.
La niña es muy chillona, siempre está lamentándose por todo.
One who has a high-pitched or shrill voice.
The music of that singer is very whiny.
La música de esa cantante es muy chillona.

Etymology

Derives from the verb 'to scream', which means to shout.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be a whiny person
To be a person who complains or laments excessively.
ser una chillona
don't be whiny
Don't be exaggerated or don't complain so much.
no seas chillona

Related Words

to scream
To shout or make noise in a strident way.
chillar
to cry
To express pain or sadness through tears.
llorar

Slang Meanings

A person who complains constantly.
That boy is a whiner; he is always complaining.
Ese chico es un chillón, siempre está reclamando.
Someone who attracts attention excessively.
Don't be whiny; you don't need to make so much noise to be heard.
No seas chillona, no necesitas hacer tanto ruido para que te escuchen.