noun
Uncommon
chills
chihlz
Chills (noun) means a feeling of coldness in the body, often a symptom of illness or a reaction to fear or excitement. Example: “She had a fever and chills all night.”
noun
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A feeling of coldness in the body, often a symptom of illness or a reaction to fear or excitement.
"She had a fever and chills all night."
"The plot twist gave me chills."
How to use chills
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishShivery, goosebump-causing sensations — from being sick, scared, or moved by something.
Common pairings
get the chills
fever and chills
send chills down your spine
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What does “chills” mean?
The word “chills” means a feeling of coldness in the body, often a symptom of illness or a reaction to fear or excitement. In plain terms, shivery, goosebump-causing sensations — from being sick, scared, or moved by something.
How do you pronounce “chills”?
“Chills” is pronounced chihlz (/t͡ʃɪlz/ in IPA).
How do you use “chills” in a sentence?
Here is “chills” used in a sentence: “She had a fever and chills all night.”
What part of speech is “chills”?
“Chills” is a noun.
Is “chills” a common word?
“Chills” is an uncommon word in modern English.
