1 B2 idiomatic slang
To stop or moderate a specific behavior, especially one that is irritating or excessive.
"Can you chill it with the sarcasm? I'm trying to have a serious conversation."
inseparable
chill it with
B2 slang transitive
To stop or reduce doing something annoying or excessive.
In plain English
Stop doing that thing so much — you're doing it too often or too intensely and it's bothering someone.
What does "chill it with" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
Almost exclusively used in the imperative ('Chill it with the jokes!'). Very informal and predominantly American. The structure is fixed: 'chill it with + noun/gerund.' Rarely used in writing.
Words that pair with "chill it with"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
attitude jokes excuses noise drama comments
How to conjugate "chill it with"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
chill it with
I/you/we/they
3rd person
chills it with
he/she/it
Past simple
chilled it with
yesterday
Past participle
chilled it with
have + pp
-ing form
chilling it with
continuous
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