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chillax

American

[chi-laks] / tʃɪˈlæks /

verb (used without object)

Slang.

to calm down; relax; chill.

chillax British

/ tʃɪˈlæks /

verb

to take rest or recreation, as from work or effort

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Etymology

Origin of chillax

1990–95; blend of chill (in the slang sense “to calm down”) + relax ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Like, my Garmin Venu is telling me to chillax.

From The Verge • Jun. 26, 2022

“There’s this sort of chillax mode, where you can saunter into a restaurant, have a quiet dinner as you’re thinking about the workweek,” she said.

From Washington Post • Sep. 22, 2021

A: "I do if I go out in LA or New York or London or Paris, but if I'm just out in Florida I really kind of chillax."

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2012

Cathy is a mom who suggests to her son that they "chillax" together.

From Salon • Aug. 14, 2010

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