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

“That’s about as tough as it’s going to get,” coach Lincoln Riley said at the time.

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But a year later, after an offseason focused on fortifying the Trojans’ fronts, Riley is feeling more confident ahead of Michigan’s return trip to the Coliseum on Saturday.

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“I think we’re in a much different place on the line than we were at this time last year, with some of our depth and the improvements we’ve made,” Riley said.

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Riley said starting left tackle Elijah Paige has “a chance” but is “not a shoe-in” to suit up against Michigan as he continues to be hampered by a nagging injury that he’s fought for more than a month..

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Riley relies heavily on the center to help orchestrate his offense.

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