General
chillear
What does chillear mean?
Spanglish verb meaning to relax or hang out.
"Vamos a chillear en el parque un rato."
Origin
Spanglish from English 'chill' plus '-ear.'
Frequently asked questions
What does 'chillear' mean?
It means to chill, relax, or hang out, in Spanglish.
Where does 'chillear' come from?
It's formed from the English word 'chill' plus the Spanish '-ear' verb ending.
Is 'chillear' the same as the Spanish 'chillar'?
No — standard Spanish 'chillar' means to shriek or squeal. 'Chillear' is Spanglish for relaxing, from English 'chill.'
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