raring

adjective

rar·​ing ˈrer-ən How to pronounce raring (audio)
-iŋ
: full of enthusiasm or eagerness
ready and raring to go

Examples of raring in a Sentence

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

Word History

Etymology

from present participle of English dialect rare to rear, alteration of English rear

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of raring was in 1909

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Cite this Entry

“Raring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/raring. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

raring

adjective
rar·​ing ˈra(ə)r-ən How to pronounce raring (audio)
ˈre(ə)r-,
-iŋ
: full of enthusiasm or eagerness
raring to go

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