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chillax

chih-LAKS

Chillax (verb) means to relax completely and stop worrying about something. Example: “Just chillax, the exam isn't until next week.”

verb
1
To relax completely and stop worrying about something.
"Just chillax, the exam isn't until next week."
"They spent Sunday chillaxing on the sofa."

How to use chillax

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA playful way of saying "relax" or "calm down".

When to use it

Very informal slang — avoid in formal writing.

Word forms

chillaxed past tense, chillaxes singular

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Etymology

An informal blend of "chill" and "relax", first recorded around the mid-1990s.

· First attested 1990

Class of 1990 chillax joined the language around 1990.
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chill out relax unwind

Antonyms

get worked up stress oneself get riled up behave badly misbehave

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Frequently asked questions

What does “chillax” mean?

The word “chillax” means to relax completely and stop worrying about something. In plain terms, a playful way of saying "relax" or "calm down".

How do you pronounce “chillax”?

“Chillax” is pronounced chih-LAKS (/t͡ʃɪˈlæks/ in IPA).

How do you use “chillax” in a sentence?

Here is “chillax” used in a sentence: “Just chillax, the exam isn't until next week.”

What is another word for “chillax”?

Words with a similar meaning to “chillax” include chill out, relax and unwind.

What is the opposite of “chillax”?

The opposite of “chillax” — its antonyms — are get worked up, stress oneself, get riled up, behave badly and misbehave.

What part of speech is “chillax”?

“Chillax” is a verb.

Where does the word “chillax” come from?

The word “chillax” dates back to around 1990. An informal blend of "chill" and "relax", first recorded around the mid-1990s.

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