- to talk wildly, as in delirium.
- to talk or write with extravagant enthusiasm: She raved about her trip to Europe.
- (of wind, water, storms, etc.) to make a wild or furious sound; rage.
- to utter as if in madness.
- an act of raving.
- an extravagantly enthusiastic appraisal or review of something.
- a dance party featuring electronic dance music arranged by a disc jockey and a light show or other visual effects, and typically characterized by amphetamine and psychedelic drug use: They have these all-night raves in a field just outside the city limits.
- a boisterous party, especially a dance: We hung pretty party lights and invited everyone who lived in the building to our rooftop rave.
- extravagantly flattering or enthusiastic: rave reviews of a new play.
- a vertical sidepiece of a wagon or other vehicle.
- to utter (something) in a wild or incoherent manner, as when mad or delirious
- to speak in an angry uncontrolled manner
- (of the sea, wind, etc) to rage or roar
- to write or speak (about) with great enthusiasm
- to enjoy oneself wildly or uninhibitedly
- informal
- enthusiastic or extravagant praise
- (as modifier)
- British slang
- a party
- a professionally organized party for young people, with electronic dance music, sometimes held in a field or disused building
- a fad or fashion
- a name given to various types of dance music, such as techno, that feature fast electronic rhythm
- a vertical sidepiece on a wagon
