Aboil

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /əˈbɔɪl/, /əˈbɔɪlÌ©/

Origin

-("in, on") + boil

Full definition of aboil

Adjective

1. In a boil; boiling. First attested in the mid 19^th century.

1. In the kitchen several pots were aboil.
2. Figuratively, heated up; excited. First attested in the mid 19^th century.In the drawing room, several conversations were aboil.

Adverb

1. In a boil; boiling. First attested in the mid 19^th century.

1. Figuratively, heated up; excited. First attested in the mid 19^th century.

Anagrams

• baloi