adj
raring
adj
1
Extremely eager and ready to do something, almost impatient to start.
"The kids were raring to go on their first day of camp."
How to Use Raring
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBursting with enthusiasm and ready to start right away.
Common pairings
raring to go
Word Forms
more raring comparative, most raring superlative
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Etymology
From an old sense of "rare" meaning "to rear up" — like a horse eager to charge forward.