-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

“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

Voicing support in the comments for Sinbad amid his recovery were fellow stars including Robin Thede, Wanda Sykes, Judd Apatow, Terry Crews and Lil Rel Howery.

From Los Angeles Times