Etymology

chilly

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Today it means: Cold enough to cause discomfort. Full definition →

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chilly · adjective1

From chill + -y. Cognate with Swedish kylig (“chilly”), Norwegian kjølig (“chilly”).

chilly · noun2

See chili.

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