rave

Universal Words verb, noun verb 1 ~ (about sb/sth) to talk or write about sth in a very enthusiastic way: [V] The critics raved about his performance in 'Hamlet'. [also Vspeech] 2 ~ (at sb) to shout in a loud and emotional way at sb because you are angry with them: [V] She was shouting and raving at them. [also Vspeech] 3 ~ (at sb) to talk or shout in a way that is not logical or sensible: [V] He wandered the streets raving at passers-by. [also Vspeech] IDIOMS see RANT noun (BrE) 1 (in Britain) a large party, held outside or in an empty building, at which people dance to fast electronic music and often take illegal drugs: an all-night rave 2 (AmE) = RAVEREVIEW: The series has received raves from TV critics.