Chilling: meaning, definitions and examples

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chilling

 

[ ˈtʃɪlɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

relaxing

To relax or spend time in a lazy and unproductive way.

Synonyms

lounging, relaxing, unwinding.

Examples of usage

  • I love chilling on the beach with a good book.
  • After a long day at work, I just want to chill and watch some TV.
Context #2 | Noun

socializing

A social gathering or a casual hangout with friends.

Synonyms

gathering, get-together, hangout.

Examples of usage

  • Let's have a chilling session at my place this weekend.
  • The chilling at the park was a great way to catch up with everyone.

Translations

Translations of the word "chilling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 relaxando

🇮🇳 आराम कर रहा

🇩🇪 entspannend

🇮🇩 santai

🇺🇦 розслабляючий

🇵🇱 relaksujący

🇯🇵 リラックスする

🇫🇷 détente

🇪🇸 relajante

🇹🇷 rahatlatıcı

🇰🇷 편안한

🇸🇦 مريح

🇨🇿 odpočinkový

🇸🇰 uklidňujúci

🇨🇳 放松的

🇸🇮 sproščujoč

🇮🇸 slakandi

🇰🇿 демалу

🇬🇪 დამამშვიდებელი

🇦🇿 istirahət

🇲🇽 relajante

Etymology

The word 'chilling' originated from the Old English word 'cilian', which meant 'to be calm or quiet'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the idea of relaxing or socializing in a casual way. In modern usage, 'chilling' is commonly used to describe taking it easy or spending leisure time with friends and loved ones.

See also: chill, chilled, chiller, chilliness, chilly.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,264, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.