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Canada slang
An overachiever or someone who is overly eager to please, often used in a slightly mocking way
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Avoid using it with strangers or in formal settings.
Tone
Can sound rude or teasing depending on tone.
Region
Canada
Formality
Informal.
keener means An overachiever or someone who is overly eager to please, often used in a slightly mocking way. It is best read as canada slang associated with Canada.
"keener" means An overachiever or someone who is overly eager to please, often used in a slightly mocking way. In Canada, the nuance may be more specific.
Can sound rude or teasing depending on tone.
Avoid using it with strangers or in formal settings.
Context-dependent
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