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Ill

/ɪl/adjective / noun
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Ill primarily means physically or mentally unwell, often describing a state of sickness that requires rest or medical attention. In a broader sense, it can refer to something harmful, evil, or of poor quality, like an ill omen or ill intent, reflecting its use in modern contexts to highlight negativity or misfortune.

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In the world of hip-hop, 'ill' took on a positive twist in the 1980s and 1990s, where it started meaning exceptionally skilled or awesome, as popularized by artists like Public Enemy—directly flipping its centuries-old negative roots and turning it into a badge of excellence in urban culture.

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