riley
[rahy-lee]
- turbid; roily.
- angry; vexed.
Origin of riley
Riley
[rahy-lee]
- James Whit·comb [hwit-kuh m, wit-] /ˈʰwɪt kəm, ˈwɪt-/, 1849–1916, U.S. poet.
- life of. life of Riley.
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Examples from the Web for riley
Contemporary Examples
Riley took notice and signed the group shortly after graduation.
It was mentioned before, but the point needs to be made again: Riley is the star of Girl Meets World.
If Riley Cooper happened in the NBA this summer, it would be a horrible event.
Mark Cuban Warns That Basketball Players Could Get the Sterling Treatment NextEvan Weiner
June 3, 2014
The pre-air controversy is mitigated by the fact that Riley and Huey are played by the same actor.
Originally cast only as Riley, King eventually won both parts.
Historical Examples
From the cable control shed the voice of Riley was calling the depth.
Two Thousand Miles BelowCharles Willard Diffin
The same drops were falling from Riley's hands that had touched that end.
Two Thousand Miles BelowCharles Willard Diffin
He knew it was Riley there on the ground, knew it while still he was a score of feet away.
Two Thousand Miles BelowCharles Willard Diffin
Riley's eyes had opened in a sudden movement of consciousness.
Two Thousand Miles BelowCharles Willard Diffin
And that flame-thrower that had cut down old Riley—how was that worked?
Two Thousand Miles BelowCharles Willard Diffin
Riley1
- Bridget (Louise). born 1931, English painter, best known for her black-and-white op art paintings of the 1960s
- Gina . born 1961, Australian television actress and writer, best known for playing 'Kim' in the comedy series Kath & Kim (2002–07)
Riley2
- the life of Riley a luxurious and carefree existence
Word Origin
C20: origin unknown
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Idioms and Phrases with riley
riley
see life of riley.
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