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Ree (adjective) means Wild, frenzied, or overexcited (dialectal/regional use). Example: “The dog went ree, barking and running in circles the moment the doorbell rang.”
How to use ree
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA dialect word covering both "wild/overexcited" and, separately, "a small stream" — largely regional/dated in modern use.
Rare outside regional British dialect; not standard modern usage.
Word forms
reer comparative, more ree comparative, reed past tense, reed past tense, rees plural, rees plural, rees plural, Rees plural, rees singular, rees singular, reest superlative, most ree superlative
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The dog went _____, barking and running in circles the moment the doorbell rang.
Etymology
From Old English hreoh, \"rough, wild, stormy,\" related to raw.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for ree
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What does “ree” mean?
The word “ree” means wild, frenzied, or overexcited (dialectal/regional use). In plain terms, a dialect word covering both "wild/overexcited" and, separately, "a small stream" — largely regional/dated in modern use.
How do you pronounce “ree”?
“Ree” is pronounced ree (/ɹiː/ in IPA).
How do you use “ree” in a sentence?
Here is “ree” used in a sentence: “The dog went ree, barking and running in circles the moment the doorbell rang.”
What is another word for “ree”?
Words with a similar meaning to “ree” include merry and squiffy.
What part of speech is “ree”?
Depending on how it is used, “ree” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “ree” come from?
The word “ree” comes from Old English. From Old English hreoh, \"rough, wild, stormy,\" related to raw.
How many meanings does “ree” have?
“Ree” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: wild, frenzied, or overexcited (dialectal/regional use).