Chili Definition & Meaning

chili
noun
  1. ground beef and chili peppers or chili powder often with tomatoes and kidney beans
  2. very hot and finely tapering pepper of special pungency

"Chili" in song lyrics

See how chili is used in real songs:

  • "Public Enemy, Flea, Anthony stirrin' up the Chili"
    George Clinton f/ Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, KAM, MC Breed, Public Enemy, Pupa Curley, Yo-Yo — Paint the White House Black
  • "that bottle of momma's God Damn Hot Chili."
    Insane Clown Posse f/ Snoop Dogg — The Shaggy Show
  • "Good God almighty, hot dog and chili"
    Petey Pablo — La Di Da Da Da

Usage tips for "chili"

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