feeling one's oats

A form of feel one's oats — To feel energetic or frisky; to behave in a vigorous or bold manner; to feel empowered and important.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of feel one's oats

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
full of beans
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APA

feeling one's oats. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/feeling%20one's%20oats

MLA

“feeling one's oats.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/feeling%20one's%20oats. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “feeling one's oats,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/feeling%20one's%20oats.

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