"chillin' like a villain" meaning in English

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Adjective

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. Head templates: {{en-adj|-|head=chillin' like a villain}} chillin' like a villain (not comparable)
  1. (slang) Relaxed and carefree. Tags: not-comparable, slang
    Sense id: en-chillin'_like_a_villain-en-adj-hWk6dPTC Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English similes, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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