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