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riley
1[ rahy-lee ]
adjective
, Chiefly Northern and North Midland U.S.
- turbid; roily.
- angry; vexed.
Riley
2[ rahy-lee ]
noun
- James Whit·comb [hwit, -k, uh, m, wit, -], 1849–1916, U.S. poet.
- life of. life of Riley.
Riley
1/ ˈraɪlɪ /
noun
- RileyBridget (Louise)1931FBritishARTS AND CRAFTS: painter Bridget ( Louise ). born 1931, English painter, best known for her black-and-white op art paintings of the 1960s
- RileyGina1961FAustralianFILMS AND TV: television actressFILMS AND TV: writer 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
- the life of Rileya luxurious and carefree existence
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Origin of riley1
C20: origin unknown
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