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    -rel
    a noun suffix having a diminutive or pejorative force.
  • rel.
    rel.
    abbreviation
    relating.

-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)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
-rel 2 British  

suffix

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

    mongrel

    wastrel
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of -rel

Middle English < Old French -erel, -erelle

Example Sentences

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

From Seattle Times • Apr. 24, 2024

Last week, Paramount released the movie’s first trailer, which revealed a wide range of cameos, including Rob Gronkowski to Carmen Electra and Lil Rel Howery.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 2023

Jackson had several notable names in attendance including “Fast X” stars Michelle Rodriguez and Jordana Brewster along with actors Larenz Tate and Lil Rel Howery.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 11, 2023

“It’s literally waves and wipeouts,” said Rel Lavizzo-Mourey, who owns the Traveler Surf Club & Outpost chain with her partner, Julie Cox, a former professional longboard surfer.

From New York Times • Feb. 8, 2023

The notice relating to the four Maries will be found in Routh Rel.

From Essays on the work entitled "Supernatural Religion" by Lightfoot, Joseph Barber

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