Is Keen A Slang Word?

The word keen can also be used as a

slang term meaning wonderful or splendid

, and this is how it's used in the phrase peachy keen, which is used as an informal and playful way to describe something as excellent or wonderful.

What does Are you keen mean?

If you are keen on something, you like it a lot and are

very enthusiastic about it

. … You use keen to indicate that someone has a lot of enthusiasm for a particular activity and spends a lot of time doing it.

What does it mean when a girl is keen?

keen adjective (

EAGER

)

B1. very interested, eager, or wanting (to do) something very much: They were very keen to start work as soon as possible. Joan wanted to go to a movie but I wasn't keen (= I didn't want to go). She's a keen tennis player.

Are you still keen meaning?

If you have a keen interest in something, you are really, really into it. Keen is an adjective that describes something that is intense, sharp, or focused. The word keen comes from the Old English word cene that translates to “

bold and brave

” and while the spelling is now really different, the sounds are similar.

Is keen informal?

be keen on something (British English

informal

) (often used in negative statements) to like or enjoy something: I'm not keen on spicy food.

What does Keen mean slang?

The word keen can also be used as a slang term meaning

wonderful or splendid

, and this is how it's used in the phrase peachy keen, which is used as an informal and playful way to describe something as excellent or wonderful.

How do you use the word Keen?

1. He continued to take a keen interest in art and science. …
2. He wasn't too keen on the idea when she first told him about it. …
3. He was a fine horseman and keen hunter. …
4. She kept a keen eye out for the same kind of weed and was surprised at how much they found.

Who is a keen person?

If you describe someone as keen, you mean that they have

an enthusiastic nature

and are interested in everything that they do. He's a very keen student and works very hard. You're all very keen. keenness uncountable noun.

What is the best meaning of the word Keen?

2a(1) :

showing a quick and ardent responsiveness

: enthusiastic a keen swimmer. (2) : eager was keen to begin. b of emotion or feeling : intense the keen delight in the chase— F. W. Maitland. 3 : wonderful, excellent a keen idea. 4a : having a fine edge or point : sharp a knife with a keen blade.

What does pretty keen mean?

DEFINITIONS1.

liking someone

, or thinking that they are attractive. He seems pretty keen on her.

How do you tell if a woman is secretly attracted to you?

• They respond to the sound of your voice. …
• They tell you personal details about themselves. …
• They play hard to get. …
• They have their legs uncrossed. …
• They specify that they're single. …
• They tease you. …
• They play with objects they have nearby.

What to do if a girl is staring at you?

1. #1 Make the decision – look back or not? …
2. #2 Give yourself permission to smile. …
3. #3 Make eye contact – two seconds is plenty. …
4. #4 Use open body language. …
5. #5 Go talk to her. …
6. Sticky Eyes. …
7. Look Confident—But Not Too Cocky. …
8. Read Her Signals (Does She Like You?)

How do you know if a girl likes you but is hiding it?

• You make her smile.
• Her body language is open and welcoming.
• She flirts overs text.
• She texts you often.
• She can't stop talking about you.
• She makes an effort to keep in touch.
• She's there for you.
• She's nervous around you.

What does overly keen mean?

adjective. Excessively keen or

enthusiastic

. ‘I'm not overkeen on clubbing'

Is dull opposite of keen?

Is keen Australian slang?

In North America, “keen” is hardly even used. In Australia,

they are keen on everything

. Example of use: “I'm keen to drink some beers tonight.”