chillin' like a villain

English

Etymology

Chosen for the rhyme. First use appears c. 1991 in Tonite by DJ Quik, although there are indications it was used earlier by LL Cool J or Ice T.

Adjective

chillin' like a villain (not comparable)

  1. (slang) Relaxed and carefree.
    • 1998, Park Avenue Design (publisher), Low Rider - Volume 20, page 173:
      What's up, homies, here I am chillin' like a villain. Stay up and keep representing the Sur. Tell the homegirls I said what's up.
    • 2004, Shannon Holmes, Never Go Home Again - A Novel:
      What'z up baby boy? Hope everything is aiight on ya end! Me, I'm chillin' like a villain.
    • 2009, H. M. Naqvi, Home Boy - A Novel, page 111:
      Last time I remember, I was chillin' like a villain. I had me a girl, couple a hot gigs, stuff in the pipeline that was going to bring da house down.
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