chillun

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

Pronunciation spelling of children (plural of chile (“child”)), representing Southern US and African-American Vernacular English

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

[Pogo, to kids:] All right, chillun! The Sunday school lesson is on page 4.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “chillun” mean?

Pronunciation spelling of children (plural of chile (“child”)), representing Southern US and African-American Vernacular English

Is “chillun” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.