To talk wildly and excitedly, sometimes without making sense; also a large party with dancing and electronic music.
Rave as 'to speak wildly' comes from Old French 'raver' meaning to wander or rage, used since the 1300s. The modern 'rave party' meaning emerged in the 1980s British electronic music scene.
The word 'rave' perfectly captures the dual meaning—ravers both literally rave (talk excitedly) and go to raves—and this connection happened because electronic music and dancing at high energy parties creates a naturally excited, enthusiastic atmosphere!
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