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riley

1

[ rahy-lee ]

adjective

, Chiefly Northern and North Midland U.S.
  1. turbid; roily.
  2. angry; vexed.


Riley

2

[ rahy-lee ]

noun

  1. James Whit·comb [hwit, -k, uh, m, wit, -], 1849–1916, U.S. poet.
  2. life of. life of Riley.

Riley

1

/ ˈraɪlɪ /

noun

  1. RileyBridget (Louise)1931FBritishARTS AND CRAFTS: painter Bridget ( Louise ). born 1931, English painter, best known for her black-and-white op art paintings of the 1960s
  2. RileyGina1961FAustralianFILMS AND TV: television actressFILMS AND TV: writer Gina . born 1961, Australian television actress and writer, best known for playing 'Kim' in the comedy series Kath & Kim (2002–07)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Riley

2

/ ˈraɪlɪ /

noun

  1. the life of Riley
    a luxurious and carefree existence
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of riley1

An Americanism dating back to 1795–1805; rile + -y 1
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Word History and Origins

Origin of riley1

C20: origin unknown
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Idioms and Phrases

see life of riley .
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Example Sentences

Mississippi State transfer Jo’Quavious Marks and his family believe USC coach Lincoln Riley’s offense is perfect for his mix of toughness and skill.

Prosecutors told the court Ibarra saw Riley while she was running on the UGA campus and "bashed her skull in with a rock".

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“It’s had a little bit of an impact,” Riley said.

The score — with bits and pieces of Philip Glass, Terry Riley, Steve Reich, Meredith Monk, Beck and others, including Aitken — was put together by the artist and Master Chorale Artistic Director Grant Gershon.

Riley Tolliver, 18, and three boys, aged 17, 16 and 15, were also found guilty of murder and will be sentenced on 16 December.

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