rave 1
— raver , n.
/rayv/ , v. , raved, raving , n. , adj.
v.i.
1. to talk wildly, as in delirium.
2. to talk or write with extravagant enthusiasm: She raved about her trip to Europe.
3. (of wind, water, storms, etc.) to make a wild or furious sound; rage.
v.t.
4. to utter as if in madness.
n.
5. an act of raving.
6. an extravagantly enthusiastic appraisal or review of something.
7. Chiefly Brit. Slang. a boisterous party, esp. a dance.
adj.
8. extravagantly flattering or enthusiastic: rave reviews of a new play.
[ 1325-75; 1915-25 for def. 2; ME raven (v.), prob. resver to wander, be delirious ]
Syn. 1. rant, rage, storm.
rave 2
/rayv/ , n.
a vertical sidepiece of a wagon or other vehicle.
[ 1520-30; alter. of dial. rathe, ME ]