chill out

verb

chilled out; chilling out; chills out
Synonyms of chill outnext

intransitive verb

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

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
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Do nothing, chill out, eat some pasta. Michael Russo, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026 Finding ways to chill out can really help. Care Resource, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026 Everybody, uh, chill out dudes. Outside Online, 11 Feb. 2026 During my hours-long visit, on a cold February weekend, the spa was bustling with people enjoying the chance to warm up and chill out. Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chill out

Word History

First Known Use

1979, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chill out was in 1979

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“Chill out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chill%20out. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

chill out

verb
slang
: to calm down : go easy
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