"chillun" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈt͡ʃɪl.ən/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Persent101-chillun.wav [US]
Rhymes: -ɪlən Etymology: Spelling representing a Black or Southern U.S. pronunciation of children. Etymology templates: {{m|en|children}} children Head templates: {{head|en|noun form}} chillun
  1. (Southern US, African-American Vernacular) plural of chile (child). Tags: Southern-US, form-of, plural Form of: chile (extra: child) Related terms: chirren

Alternative forms

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