rave
1to talk wildly, as in delirium.
to talk or write with extravagant enthusiasm: She raved about her trip to Europe.
(of wind, water, storms, etc.) to make a wild or furious sound; rage.
to utter as if in madness.
an act of raving.
an extravagantly enthusiastic appraisal or review of something.
a dance party featuring electronic dance music arranged by a disc jockey and a light show or other visual effects, and typically characterized by amphetamine and psychedelic drug use: They have these all-night raves in a field just outside the city limits.
British Informal. a boisterous party, especially a dance: We hung pretty party lights and invited everyone who lived in the building to our rooftop rave.
extravagantly flattering or enthusiastic: rave reviews of a new play.
Origin of rave
1Other words for rave
Other words from rave
- raver, noun
Other definitions for rave (2 of 2)
a vertical sidepiece of a wagon or other vehicle.
Origin of rave
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British Dictionary definitions for rave (1 of 2)
/ (reɪv) /
to utter (something) in a wild or incoherent manner, as when mad or delirious
(intr) to speak in an angry uncontrolled manner
(intr) (of the sea, wind, etc) to rage or roar
(intr ; foll by over or about) informal to write or speak (about) with great enthusiasm
(intr) British slang to enjoy oneself wildly or uninhibitedly
informal
enthusiastic or extravagant praise
(as modifier): a rave review
British slang
Also called: rave-up a party
a professionally organized party for young people, with electronic dance music, sometimes held in a field or disused building
British slang a fad or fashion: the latest rave
a name given to various types of dance music, such as techno, that feature fast electronic rhythm
Origin of rave
1British Dictionary definitions for rave (2 of 2)
/ (reɪv) /
a vertical sidepiece on a wagon
Origin of rave
2Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Other Idioms and Phrases with rave
see rant and rave; stark raving mad.
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