[trɪl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a quavering or vibratory sound, especially a rapid alternation of sung or played notes
(e.g: the caged bird launched into a piercing trill)


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Origin:
mid 17th century: from Italian trillo (noun), trillare (verb)

[trɪl], (Verb)

Definitions:
- produce a quavering or warbling sound
(e.g: a skylark was trilling overhead)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 17th century: from Italian trillo (noun), trillare (verb)

[trɪl], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- (in African American usage) genuine and authentic, especially as a result of being rooted in urban subculture
(e.g: they knew they were going to grind hard and get rich and they did it. They also stayed trill in the process)


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Origin:
1990s: apparently a blend of true and real; originally in the language of rap and hip-hop music