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chill girl
Internet slang A woman who rejects, dismisses, or is ambivalent toward sexism, misogyny, or male chauvinism. Some of my more feminist friends accuse me of being a chill girl just because I don't fly into a rage every time a man makes some diminishing comment about women. During college, I considered myself to be something of a chill girl, but when I entered into business, I saw just how pervasive sexism really is.
libel chill
The silencing effect that the threat of a libel lawsuit can have on those who would be sued if they continue such speech. The whistleblower's silence after being threatened with a lawsuit by her former company is a classic case of libel chill.
Netflix and chill
slang A phrase typically used as a pretense for sexual activity—not actually watching Netflix and relaxing. A: "He asked me if I wanted come over to 'Netflix and chill.' Should I go?" B: "Sure—if you want to have sex with him!"
chill (one) to the bone
1. To make or be very cold. In this usage, a pronoun does not have to be used between "chill" and "to." After shoveling snow for hours, I am just chilled to the bone. The wind from the mountain chilled us to the bone.
2. To become very scared. In this usage, a pronoun is usually used between "chill" and "to." The sight of blood just chills me to the bone.
chill (one) to the marrow
To make or be very cold. A pronoun does not have to be used between "chill" and "to." ("Marrow" is the soft tissue found inside bones.) Primarily heard in UK, Australia. After shoveling snow for hours, I am just chilled to the marrow. The wind from the mountain chilled us to the marrow.
no chill
slang The inability to be calm and composed. My new kitten is adorable but seriously has no chill. She runs around the apartment all day long! A: "I like Sam, but he's just too intense about everything." B: "Yeah, he has no chill."
chill out
and cool outSl. to calm down. Before we can debate this matter, you're all gonna have to chill out. So sit down and stop bickering. Everybody cooled out after the emergency, and everything was fine.
chill someone's action
Sl. to squelch someone; to prevent someone from accomplishing something. Freddie is trying to chill my action, and he'd better stop and leave me alone.
*chilled to the bone
Fig. very cold. (*Typically: be ~; get ~.) I got chilled to the bone in that snowstorm. The children were chilled to the bone from their swim in the ocean.
put the chill on someone
and put the freeze on someoneSl. to ignore someone; to end social contact with someone. Max put the chill on the guys who threatened him. Max put the freeze on Lefty.
take the chill off (of) (a place)
to do something that warms a place up slightly. Let's build a fire and take the chill off this place. I turned up the heat to take the chill off of the apartment.
chill out
(slang) to relax
I like to come home from work, have dinner, chill out for a little bit, and then go to bed. Usage notes: often said to someone who is too excited or upset: I was worried about the kids, and he told me I should just chill out.
chill somebody to the bone/marrow
to make someone feel very frightened The sound of scraping at the window chilled me to the bone.
be chilled to the bone/marrow
to be very cold After an hour standing at the bus stop I was chilled to the bone.
send chills down/up somebody's spine
to make someone feel very frightened Just thinking about walking back through the dark streets sent chills down her spine.
be chilled/frozen to the marrow
(British & Australian) to be extremely cold
Usage notes: Marrow is the soft material in the middle of your bones.
After an hour on the mountain, we were chilled to the marrow. chilled to the bone
Also, chilled to the marrow. Extremely or bitterly cold, as in After skiing in the wind for five hours straight, I was chilled to the bone. These hyperboles replaced the earlier idea of one's blood freezing and are more picturesque than the current synonym frozen.
chill out
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.
chill out
v. Slang To relax: We hung out by the pool and chilled out all day long.
chill
1. and chilly n. a cold can of beer. Hey, toss me a chill, would ya, buddy? How ’bout a chilly, Billy?
2. tv. to kill someone. (Underworld.) I’ll chill you with one blast from my cannon, you creep!
3. tv. to frighten someone. (Standard English.) The prospect of having to go in there alone chilled Willy, but he went in anyway.
4. tv. to reject someone. She chilled me once too often. I won’t take that from a dame.
5. Go to chill (out).
6. tv. & in. to relax; to cause someone to relax; to hang out [with someone]. (see also
chill (out).)
They are chilling now. For a while they were real rowdy. chill (out)
in. to calm down; to be cool; to get cool; to relax. Before we can debate this matter, you’re all gonna have to chill out.
chill
verbchill someone’s action
tv. to squelch someone; to prevent someone from accomplishing something. Just wait! I’ll chill his action—just you wait.
put the chill on someone
and put the freeze on?someone tv. to ignore someone. She was pretty snooty till we all put the chill on her. Why are you guys putting the freeze on me? What I do?
take a chill pill
tv. to calm down; to relax. (see also
chill (out).)
The police officer told Jim to take a chill pill and answer the questions. take a chill pill
To calm down; relax.