What's the Deal with 'Chill'?

In today's social media culture, we often utilize slang and abbreviations to convey our thoughts in a more impactful manner. Among these, you've undoubtedly heard many people use the term 'chill' to denote relaxation, comfort, so what exactly does this word mean?

The Basic Meaning of Chill

In English, the term Chill is a verb that directly or indirectly cools something or someone down (but not to the point of freezing).

For Example:

• I’ve stashed the beer in the fridge to chill: I've stored the beer in the refrigerator to cool down.
• I’m chilled to the bone: I'm freezing to the bone.

In certain cases, we can understand the word Chill as:

• Noun: a feeling of chilly from the surrounding environment.
• Adjective: chilly.

So, the term chill

is often understood as chilling, cold, icy,... However, on social media or in communication, we often understand the word chill in the sense of slang.

Chill as Slang

Chill (verb):

• Relaxation, avoiding anxiety.
• Hanging out, entertainment.
• Calm down.
• Avoiding, minimizing unhealthy activities.

For example:

1. Let’s head over to your place and chill. (Let’s go to your place and hang out).
2. Dude, just chill. (Hey buddy, just relax).
3. He needs to chill on the alcohol. (He needs to cut back on the alcohol).

Chill (Adjective):

• Feeling okay.
• Good, awesome.

For instance:

1. Does your mom give you a hard time? (Does your mom criticize you?)
   No, she's pretty chill about that. (No, she's pretty cool about it).
2. Obama is a chill president. (Obama is a great president).

In social media communication, we often see the word 'chill' used in this sense. It even appears in songs like 'Just chill out' (Chillies), 'This song is so chill' (Đen Vâu).

If you've ever heard someone use the phrase 'Netflix and chill', now you understand that they mean: 'Let's watch a movie on Netflix and relax!'

So, Thuathuatphanmem.vn has helped you decipher the meaning of Chill. Have a blast!!!