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chill guy

A cartoon dog in a sweater with his hands in his pockets who stands for not caring about anything. Saying you're "just a chill guy" means you're relaxed, usually as a joke.

Forgot my homework, but I'm just a chill guy.

For parents and educators

Harmless. The joke is often ironic: the dog stays calm while doing something he clearly shouldn't.

Where it came from

A drawing posted online in 2023 that took off on TikTok in 2024. A "chill girl" version followed.

Also heard as

just a chill guy, my new character, chill girl

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