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 Whitcomb 1849–1916, U.S. poet.

2. life of. life of Riley.

Riley

¹

/ ˈraɪlɪ /

noun

1. Bridget ( Louise ). born 1931, English painter, best known for her black-and-white op art paintings of the 1960s

2. Gina . born 1961, Australian television actress and writer, best known for playing 'Kim' in the comedy series Kath & Kim (2002–07)

Riley

²

/ ˈraɪlɪ /

noun

1. a luxurious and carefree existence

Word History and Origins

Origin of riley¹

An Americanism dating back to 1795–1805; rile + -y ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of riley¹

C20: origin unknown

Idioms and Phrases

see life of riley.

Example Sentences

USC literally can’t afford to buy out coach Lincoln Riley’s contract, which means that until further notice the Trojans will be known as the team that’s good enough to not embarrass itself but not good enough to reach the College Football Playoff.

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About to complete his fourth season with the Trojans, Riley seems to be aware of the perception of his program, or at very least what this market expects of a program defined by championships.

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Riley pointed to the packed Coliseum on Saturday night as evidence the Trojans were doing something right.

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Riley talked up the Trojans’ 7-0 home record, which included victories over Michigan and Iowa, but the truth is that the season will be defined by the games that weren’t won.

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Riley made the case that this season helped establish a foundation on which future teams will be built.

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