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cold chillin
What does cold chillin mean?
Relaxing in a completely cool, carefree manner, with 'cold' as an intensifier.
"We were just cold chillin' on the corner all night."
Origin
An 80s hip-hop intensification of 'chillin', where 'cold' added emphasis meaning utterly or completely; it was famous enough to name Marley Marl's Cold Chillin' Records.
Frequently asked questions
What does cold chillin mean in slang?
It means relaxing in a totally cool, carefree, and unbothered way, with 'cold' intensifying 'chillin'.
Where did cold chillin come from?
From 80s hip-hop slang, where 'cold' meant completely or utterly; it became iconic through Marley Marl's Cold Chillin' Records.
What does 'cold' add to 'chillin'?
'Cold' works as an intensifier meaning thoroughly or seriously, so cold chillin' is being extremely laid-back.
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