chiller
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chill·er
(chĭl′ər)n.
1. One that chills.
2. A frightening story, especially one involving violence, evil, or the supernatural; a thriller.
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chiller
(ˈtʃɪlə)n
1. (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) informal short for spine-chiller
2. (Cookery) NZ a refrigerated storage area for meat
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chill•er
(ˈtʃɪl ər)n.
1. one that chills.
2. a frightening or suspenseful story or film.
3. a device for cooling or refrigerating.
[1790–1800]
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| Noun | 1. | chiller - excitation that makes your hair stand up or that chills your bones; "the movie was an old-fashioned hair-raiser" excitation, excitement - something that agitates and arouses; "he looked forward to the excitements of the day" |
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