Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
catch-a-chill
phrase
kæʧ ə tʃɪl
Definition
To feel cold or to experience a sudden chill.
Examples
- After standing outside in the rain, I really caught a chill.
- When the wind picked up, I could feel myself catching a chill.
- The spooky story made the room feel cold, and I caught a chill.
Meaning
The phrase ‘catch-a-chill’ is commonly used to describe the sensation of becoming cold unexpectedly. It can refer to a physical chill from a drop in temperature or a figurative chill from feeling scared or uneasy.
Synonyms
- feel cold
- become chilly
- get a cold sensation
