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Meaning of chilly

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chilly

Pronunciation:/ˈtʃɪli//ˈtʃɪli/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Cold enough to cause discomfort.

  2. Feeling uncomfortably cold.

    Example: I’m getting rather chilly over here – could you shut the window please?

  3. Distant and cool; unfriendly.

    Example: She gave me a chilly look when I made the suggestion.

chilly

Pronunciation:/ˈtʃɪli//ˈtʃɪli/

noun

Definitions

  1. The pungent, spicy fresh or dried fruit of any of several cultivated varieties of capsicum peppers, used in cooking.

    Synonyms:chili pepper
  2. Powdered chili pepper, used as a spice or flavouring in cooking.

    Synonyms:chili powder
  3. (Indian Chinese cuisine) a spicy stew of chicken or paneer, capsicum and onion, eaten as an appetizer.

noun

Definitions

  1. A dish made with chili peppers and other ingredients, such as beans and beef.

    Synonyms:chili con carne
  2. (Cincinnati) Cincinnati chili.