verb
rile
ryl
Rile (verb) means to annoy or anger someone. Example: “It really riles me when people talk during a movie.”
verb
1
To annoy or anger someone.
"It really riles me when people talk during a movie."
"She was riled by his constant interruptions."
How to use rile
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo make someone annoyed or worked up.
Common pairings
rile someone up
get riled
riled up
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- riles
- Past tense
- riled
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Etymology
A dialect pronunciation of "roil," originally meaning to stir up muddy water.
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What does “rile” mean?
The word “rile” means to annoy or anger someone. In plain terms, to make someone annoyed or worked up.
How do you pronounce “rile”?
“Rile” is pronounced ryl (/ɹaɪl/ in IPA).
How do you use “rile” in a sentence?
Here is “rile” used in a sentence: “It really riles me when people talk during a movie.”
What part of speech is “rile”?
“Rile” is a verb.
