A tumultuous disturbance of the public peace by a large group of people, often involving violence or damage to property. / (figuratively) A wide and unconstrained variety.

(intransitive) To create or take part in a riot; to raise an uproar or sedition. / (intransitive, obsolete) To act in an unrestrained or wanton manner; to indulge in excess of feasting, luxury, etc.

(idiomatic) To scold or berate somebody; to reprimand.

of or relating to Rioja in Spain, or to its wine

(countable) a native or inhabitant of this region / (uncountable) the dialect of Spanish spoken there

the region, La Rioja in northern Spain

the wine (mostly red) of that region

Having the characteristics of a riot. / Causing, inciting or taking part in a riot. / Unrestrained and boisterous; degenerate or dissolute.

(historical) Any of the agricultural riots in England in 1830, led by Captain Swing.

plural of riot