eager meaning and definition

EAGER noun

Definition of eager (noun)

1. a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary)
   • synonyms: aegir, bore, eagre, tidal bore

EAGER adjective

Definition of eager (adjective)

1. having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
   • "eager to learn"; "eager to travel abroad"; "eager for success"; "eager helpers"; "an eager look"
   • antonym: uneager