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chill out

verb

Definition of chill out 

intransitive verb

slang

: to calm down : go easy : relax —often used in the imperative

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Synonyms & Antonyms for chill out

Synonyms

calm (down), cool, hush, pipe down, quiet, settle (down)

Antonyms

act up, carry on, cut up

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Examples of chill out in a Sentence

stop making that racket, and just chill out! if you don't chill out, you're going to get an ulcer

First Known Use of chill out

1980, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of chill out was in 1980

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