Is there a word or expression to describe when someone has learned a big word and is waiting for an opportunity to use it, in conversation, or otherwise?
Logophile doesn't really work for me.
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1If I knew such a word, this would be the perfect chance to use it! (Btw there's a rule that single-word-requests should have a fill-in-the-blank example sentence to show how your word would be used; it helps narrow down the required nuance. Any words that you've considered and rejected should be included too - with reasons - which would help fulfil the general research requirement for all questions on EL&U. And if you'd be happy with a phrase or an idiom instead of a single word, you might want to add phrase-requests and idiom-requests tags.) – tmgr Dec 14 '18 at 10:55
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Exasperatingly, no. – Phil Sweet Dec 15 '18 at 23:24
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I propose champing at the bit. The mouth-centered, restrained eagerness fits the bill for this interesting state.
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Great. This fits the bill pretty well , though you might want to cite this source. – Lordology Mar 27 at 17:04
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The only word I can think of would be logophile, but it may not be as specific as you'd like it.
