English · Phrasal verb Attested

cool off

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

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To decrease in temperature, activity, or temper.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Giảm nhiệt độ, hoạt động hoặc nóng giận

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Where it’s used: Used American English

You are getting a little too angry; you need to cool off.

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).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To cause to decrease in temperature, activity or temper.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Làm giảm nhiệt độ, hoạt động hoặc nóng giận

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Sources & notes

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

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To lose interest or enthusiasm [with on].

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Mất hứng thú hoặc nhiệt tình

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Sources & notes

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

What does “cool off” mean?

To decrease in temperature, activity, or temper.

Is “cool off” formal or informal?

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