-rel

¹ American  

1. a noun suffix having a diminutive or pejorative force.

   wastrel.

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rel. ² American  

abbreviation

1. relating.

2. relative.

3. relatively.

4. released.

5. religion.

6. religious.

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rel. ¹ British  

abbreviation

1. relating

2. relative(ly)

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-rel ² British  

suffix

1. mainly disparaging indicating a person or thing viewed as diminutive, trivial, or worthless

   mongrel

   wastrel

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Etymology

Origin of -rel

Middle English < Old French -erel, -erelle

Example Sentences

Another oft-cited case of a president defying a court is in the case of United States ex rel.

From Salon

Lil Rel Howery and Katt Williams are the best-known names in the supporting cast, but you leave raving about bit parts played by such rising talents as Scott, Mejia and Janelle James as a stripper-turned-nurse.

From Los Angeles Times

“And then, all of a sudden, it almost felt like, ‘OK, now you too famous,’” says Lil Rel Howery, who has been close with Haddish since they met while competing on “Who’s Got Jokes?” in 2006.

From Los Angeles Times

The beloved children’s book finally comes to the screen, with a cast led by Zachary Levi, Lil Rel Howery and Zooey Deschanel.

From Seattle Times

Starring Zachary Levi as Harold and Lil Rel Howery, it blends animation and live action.

From Seattle Times