Meaning & use
riled up
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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