keener

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English[edit]

Etymology 1[edit]

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Adjective[edit]

keener

  1. comparative form of keen: more keen

Etymology 2[edit]

keen (“lament”, verb) +‎ -er (“one who does”)

Noun[edit]

keener (plural keeners)

  1. (dated) One who keens at a funeral.

Etymology 3[edit]

keen (“enthusiastic”) +‎ -er (“one who is”)

Noun[edit]

keener (plural keeners)

  1. (informal, chiefly Canada) Someone who is excessively keen or eager, possibly making others look bad; a brown-noser.
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