chill out

verb

chilled out; chilling out; chills out

intransitive verb

slang

: to calm down : go easy : relax

—often used in the imperative

Synonyms of chill out

• cool
• settle (down)
• calm (down)
• hush
• cool it

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Make it and pop it in the fridge, then pull up a lounge chair and chill out. — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 July 2026

The beds are large and comfy, and the rooms have plenty of space for chilling out after a long day. — Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 16 June 2026

Picturesque lake towns like Greenville and Naples are ideal destinations for water sports, boating adventures, or just chilling out on sandy shores. — Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026

And The Log House is perfectly situated for a family or a group of friends who want to escape the city for a bit, explore the area, and chill out in the woods. — Damian Fallon, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1979, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for chill out

• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout
• checkout
• closeout
• cutout
• devout
• dropout

Kids Definition

chill out

verb

slang

: to calm down : go easy