chillaxing

Relaxing without stress

Chillaxing is a blend of chilling and relaxing, meaning to unwind in an especially laid-back way.

The word emerged in the 1990s as playful slang and remains casual: We spent Sunday just chillaxing by the pool.

It suggests deliberate, guilt-free idleness rather than mere rest.

leisure

downtime

Period of non-operation

vegging out · kicking back · Netflix · couch potato · staycation · weekend · free time · pastime · hobby · amusement

attitude

laidback

Relaxed and unhurried

carefree · unbothered · unfazed · chilled · breezy · cool · unhurried · imperturbable · unruffled · insouciant

calm

tranquility

Undisturbed peacefulness

quietude · zen · mellow · placidity · composure · equanimity · contentment · restfulness · gentleness · hush

unwind

decompress

Release stored pressure

let go · wind down · recharge · reset · recover · detox · unburden · ease up · take it easy · breathe

Opposites
activity level and effort

chillaxinghustling

Hurrying or swindling

grinding · toiling · slaving away · laboring · striving

mental/emotional state

chillaxingstressing

Emphasizing or feeling anxious

freaking out · panicking · worrying · agonizing · fretting

productivity orientation

chillaxinggrinding

Molar action sometimes

hustling · go-getting · overachieving · nose to the grindstone · burning the midnight oil

Family

relax, chill, relaxed, relaxation, chilling, relaxes, chillax, chillaxed

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G