Meaning & use

riled up

adjective·Everyday

Made angry, agitated, or excited, often as a result of being provoked or teased.

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The crowd got riled up when the referee made a questionable call.

Don't get riled up over a comment that wasn't meant seriously.

A note on using this word

Informal; typically follows 'get' or 'got' and is often paired with 'over' or 'about' to name the cause.

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agitatedworked up

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