Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chill-pill
noun
/ˈʧɪl pɪl/
Definition
A slang term that refers to a metaphorical pill that would help someone relax or take it easy.
Examples
- It’s just a game, why don’t you take a chill-pill and enjoy it?
- After a stressful day, he really needed a chill-pill to unwind.
- She’s been so anxious lately; I told her to take a chill-pill.
Meaning
To take a ‘chill-pill’ means to calm down or to stop being overly emotional or tense about a situation.
Synonyms
- calm down
- relax
- take it easy
- take a breather