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Definition of ill

ill

adjective

  • very good, excellent; "cool".
    Man, your car is ill.

    Last edited on Jan 11 2012. Submitted by Demetrius Scruggs from FL, USA on Dec 22 1997.

  • unusually bizarre.
    Man did you see how that dude just got up an walked away from that car accident without a scratch on him? man that was ill.
    Did you see the award show last night? Man Lady Ga Ga's meat dress was ill!

    Last edited on Feb 04 2019. Submitted by The Last Don on Aug 30 2011.

  • The word can also be used as a negative in saying that a person is stupid.

    Last edited on Aug 30 2011. Submitted by The Last Don on Aug 30 2011.

verb

  • to relax; "hang out"; "chill". Usually the -ing form is used.
    Man I'm straight illin'.

    Last edited on Dec 22 2010. Submitted by Noah P. from Everett, WA, USA on Dec 02 2002.

  • to not be doing very well.
    I'm illin'.

    Last edited on Dec 22 2010. Submitted by Anthony from Hazlet, NJ, USA on Dec 06 2002.

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