adj

raring

Raring (adj) means Extremely eager and ready to do something, almost impatient to start. Example: “The kids were raring to go on their first day of camp.”

adj

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 notes

In 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.

Rhymes for raring

daring caring baring Waring hearing bearing wearing sharing staring roaring searing tearing

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Frequently asked questions

What does “raring” mean?

The word “raring” means extremely eager and ready to do something, almost impatient to start. In plain terms, bursting with enthusiasm and ready to start right away.

How do you use “raring” in a sentence?

Here is “raring” used in a sentence: “The kids were raring to go on their first day of camp.”

What part of speech is “raring”?

“Raring” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of raring?

"raring" (adj) means extremely eager and ready to do something, almost impatient to start.