chilly
Pronunciation: /ˈt͡ʃɪli/
The English word “chilly” has 3 meanings listed here.
adjective
- Cold enough to cause discomfort.
- Feeling uncomfortably cold.
- Distant and cool; unfriendly.
Etymology
From chill + -y. Cognate with Swedish kylig (“chilly”), Norwegian kjølig (“chilly”).
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