chiller
chiller Lexical Profile
chiller Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A machine, cabinet, or industrial system that removes heat from a liquid or air to cool a building, piece of equipment, or food product.
"The technician repaired the industrial water chiller that regulates the temperature inside the data center."
A suspenseful story, novel, or film designed to provoke fear, dread, or excitement.
"The director's latest psychological chiller kept the audience on the edge of their seats until the final scene."
• adjective
(Informal) More relaxed, easygoing, or laid-back in attitude or atmosphere.
"The small coffee shop down the street has a much chiller vibe than the noisy downtown cafe."
Word Nuance & Usage
While 'chillier' is the standard comparative form meaning 'colder', 'chiller' is widely used in informal modern speech as the comparative of the slang adjective 'chill' (meaning more relaxed or laid-back).