riley

adjective

ril·ey ˈrī-lē

: turbid

: angry

Examples of riley in a Sentence

some visibly riley people were lined up in the customer service department take care not to stir up the bottom of the stream when you fill the dipper, or your water will be riley

Word History

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of riley was in 1805

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“Riley.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/riley. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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Biographical Definition

Riley

biographical name

Ri·ley ˈrī-lē

James Whit*comb ˈ(h)wit-kəm

1849–1916 American poet

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