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roily

   Also found in: Encyclopedia, Hutchinson 0.04 sec.
roil·y  (roil)
adj. roil·i·er, roil·i·est
1. Full of sediment; muddy or cloudy.
2. Turbulent; agitated.
roily [ˈrɔɪlɪ]
adj roilier, roiliest
Rare cloudy or muddy
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.roilyroily - (of a liquid) agitated vigorously; in a state of turbulence; "the river's roiling current"; "turbulent rapids"
roiling, turbulent, churning, roiled
agitated - physically disturbed or set in motion; "the agitated mixture foamed and bubbled"


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Then flow away, my sweety sap, And I will make you boily; Nor catch a wood man’s hasty nap, For fear you should get roily.
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