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I always loved the term "keener" growing up and was disappointed that it wasn't a term of use down here in the States. It's essentially the same thing as a "bro
by allenu 1y ago
I always loved the term "keener" growing up and was disappointed that it wasn't a term of use down here in the States. It's essentially the same thing as a "brown-noser" but a little less graphic.
- jdougan 1y agoA little less derogatory, in my estimation.
- bregma 1y agoA keener is an ardent enthusiast. A brown-noser (aka a browner) is a sycophant. Not the same thing at all. Also, a brown-noser should not be confused with a blue-noser.
- ShroudedNight 1y agoThe distinction between an ardent enthusiast and a sycophant was lost on many I encountered using the term.
- morkalork 1y agoA keener is also a bit of a try-hard.
- throaway955 1y agoKeener is more benign than brown-noser, but Canadians will use it with a subtle hint of irony or sarcasm to indicate politely that the "keener' is indeed a brown-noser or amusing try hard.