riley
turbid; roily.
angry; vexed.
Origin of riley
1Other definitions for Riley (2 of 2)
James Whit·comb [hwit-kuhm, wit-], /ˈʰwɪt kəm, ˈwɪt-/, 1849–1916, U.S. poet.
life of. life of Riley.
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How to use riley in a sentence
So Snowball stayed and helped Life-of-the-Bush build her blossoms.
The Pearl Story Book | VariousBut some one should keep Life-of-the-Bush from fainting and he would try.
The Pearl Story Book | Various“Right out through the end of one of my branches,” said Life-of-the-Bush.
The Pearl Story Book | VariousThat was the first that he knew that Life-of-the-Bush had changed him from a snowball into a flower snowball.
The Pearl Story Book | VariousLife-of-the-Bush thanked the snowball a thousand times and gave him the freedom of her beautiful house.
The Pearl Story Book | Various
British Dictionary definitions for Riley (1 of 2)
/ (ˈraɪlɪ) /
Bridget (Louise). born 1931, English painter, best known for her black-and-white op art paintings of the 1960s
Gina . born 1961, Australian television actress and writer, best known for playing 'Kim' in the comedy series Kath & Kim (2002–07)
British Dictionary definitions for Riley (2 of 2)
/ (ˈraɪlɪ) /
the life of Riley a luxurious and carefree existence
Origin of Riley
2Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Other Idioms and Phrases with riley
see life of riley.
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