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chile
What does chile mean?
A drawled, dropped-'d' version of 'child,' used to open or punctuate a story with attitude.
"Chile, you would not believe what happened."
Origin
AAVE and Southern Black pronunciation of 'child,' embraced in drag and queer storytelling. The 'chile anyways' meme spread via TikTok in 2020.
Frequently asked questions
What does chile mean in slang?
It's a dramatic, drawled 'child' used to add attitude to a story or express exasperation. It comes from AAVE and Southern Black speech.
What does chile anyways mean?
It's a meme phrase used to brush past an awkward or embarrassing moment, basically 'well, moving on.'
How do you pronounce chile?
Like 'child' without the d — roughly 'chyle,' often drawn out for effect.
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