rare

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

Good; enjoyable.

Register: slang

Examples

Sees her reflection in a butcher shop. She finds it all quite rare That her meat's all vanity fair.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “rare” mean?

Good; enjoyable.

Is “rare” formal or informal?

rare is generally slang.