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Canadian Slang
Keener
Used when describing someone's excessive enthusiasm in school or work.
Literal Meaning
One who is keen (eager)
Actual Meaning
Someone overly eager, a try-hard, teacher's pet
Examples in Context

'Don't be such a keener.' (Translation: Don't try so hard)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Often negative
  • 2Over-eager person
  • 3Like brown-noser
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
overachiever
suck-up
brown-noser
try-hard
overenthusiastic
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