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View synonyms for chill out

chill out

verb

  1. intr, adverb to relax, esp after energetic dancing or a spell of hard work
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adjective

  1. suitable for relaxation after energetic dancing or hard work

    a chill-out area

    chill-out music

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chill out

  1. To not get so excited; to take it easy: “Hey, chill out, we'll get there sooner or later.” This phrase can also mean to relax; to have a good time: “On my vacation I just want to chill out on the beach with a good book.” It is often shortened to the imperative chill : “Chill! We can do without your bad behavior.”


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Idioms and Phrases

Calm down or relax, as in Don't let it bother you—just chill out , or Rex decided to come home and chill out for a while . [ Slang ; 1970s.] Also see cool it .

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