aboil

a- (“in, on”) +‎ boil

• (US) IPA^(key): /əˈbɔɪl/, /əˈbɔɪl̩/

aboil (comparative more aboil, superlative most aboil)

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.][1]
   • 1981, Antæus (issues 43-46, page 7)

     At ten o'clock on the morning of his third visit, Pablo found himself aboil with rage and sweat, glaring into the druggist's thick horn-rimmed spectacles in an attempt to engage the dead bug eyes behind them.

aboil (not comparable)

1. In a boil; boiling. [First attested in the mid 19^th century.][1]
2. Figuratively, heated up; excited. [First attested in the mid 19^th century.][1]

• abilo, baloi, labio-