keener
English
editEtymology 1
editSee the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Adjective
editkeener
- comparative form of keen: more keen
Etymology 2
editFrom keen (“lament”, verb) + -er (“one who does”).
Noun
editkeener (plural keeners)
Etymology 3
editFrom keen (“enthusiastic”) + -er (“one who is”).
Noun
editkeener (plural keeners)
- (informal, chiefly Canada) Someone who is excessively keen or eager, possibly making others look bad; a brown-noser.