Chilling
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Chilling is a slang term still in use, often in United States and Canada, which means to relax or "take it easy". The word corralates with cool, meaning either interesting or something/someone with a high level of stoicalness. It derived from the word "Chill", which means "Cold".
Chilling can also refer to the effects governments and laws have on behavior, particularly on Free_speech. See "Chilling_effect."
The expression Chills down my spine is a metaphor for goosebumps, and is used to describe feelings of extreme fear or tension.
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