Rile

Rile

RILE raษชl
Verb

To make angry.

Example Sentences

"Don't rile me!"
"Getting riled up."

Etymology & History

Brummie term for annoying. From rile (make turbid/angry).

Word Details

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Region
Birmingham
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Era
1800s
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Language
none
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Formality
informal
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