Meaning
To suddenly excite someone, or to give someone great pleasure; to (figuratively) electrify; to experience such a sensation.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
From Old English þȳrlian (“to pierce”), derived from þȳrel (“hole”) (archaic English thirl). Doublet of thirl (verb).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles: