chill

Definition

  • noun: a cold feeling
  • noun: a sensation of cold accompanied by shivering
  • verb: to make (someone or something) cold or cool
  • verb: to become cold
  • adjective: unpleasantly cold
  • adjective: moderately cold
  • often used as '(be) chilled'
  • synonyms: chilly, discouragement, raw

Examples

  • I'll turn on the heat for a bit, just to 'take the chill off'. [=raise the temperature slightly to a comfortable level]

  • There has been a 'chill' in diplomatic relations. [=diplomatic relations have grown colder]

  • He thinks his parents are way too uptight and says they should just 'chill'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - What about over there? - Is "there" a part of "everywhere"? - I... I guess. Then search there! They must be close. I can feel a kung fu chill riding up my spine. Sorry, Po. It's just me. Look. Gongmen Jail. Aw, it's cute. Cute, huh? Nice work, Po. (..)
    2011 Kung Fu Panda 2