raring


rar·ing

adj \ˈrer-ən, -iŋ\

Definition of RARING

: full of enthusiasm or eagerness <ready and raring to go>

Examples of RARING

  1. The kids are raring to get to work on the tree house.
  2. She's been raring to go since dawn.

Origin of RARING

from present participle of English dialect rare to rear, alteration of English rear
First Known Use: 1909

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