-rel

¹ American  

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

   wastrel.

---

rel. ² American  

abbreviation

1. relating.

2. relative.

3. relatively.

4. released.

5. religion.

6. religious.

---

rel. ¹ British  

abbreviation

1. relating

2. relative(ly)

---

-rel ² British  

suffix

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

   mongrel

   wastrel

---

Etymology

Origin of -rel

Middle English < Old French -erel, -erelle

Example Sentences

The supporting cast is quite likable: Comer flips capably from action hero to principled code monkey, and the increasingly omnipresent Lil Rel Howery is delightful as ever as Guy’s best friend, appropriately named Buddy.

From Washington Post

And he truly cherishes his one friend, a security guard at the bank where he works played by Lil Rel Howery, who is as good-natured as Guy.

From Seattle Times

Lil Rel Howery, as Matt’s supportive best friend, gets many of the movie’s funniest moments, as does “Barry’s” Anthony Carrigan as another friend and co-worker.

From Los Angeles Times

"I knew that Lil Rel was going to quiz me about Da Butt and all three guys helped me run through what I was to say," she explained.

From Fox News

"Darrell insisted that I mention the Backyard Band, on top of E.U., Suga Bear and the whole DMV. I had googled 'Da Butt' and watched Spike's music video so when Lil Rel asked if I could do the dance...you can actually see me think of the video."

From Fox News