berserk

berserk Definition

ber·serk (bər sʉrk′, -zʉrk′; bə-)

noun

a berserker

Etymology: see berserker

adjective, adverb

in or into a state of violent or destructive rage or frenzy

berserk Synonyms

modif.

frenzied, crazed, wild, amok; see insane 1, violent 2.

berserk Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

absolutely: The crowds went absolutely berserk: that's what it meant to be Roman.
totally: When he heard about this secular development, agnostic tho he purports to be, Riddell went totally berserk.

Used with adjective complement

go: The ants went berserk their tails flicking high, all swarming to the point of contact with the bush.

Modifies a noun

rage: During the berserk rage they performed deeds which otherwise were impossible.
nature: Aided by rapid healing, quick reactions and a near berserk nature, Wolverine is deadly in a fight.
fury: I seized the largest brush and fell upon my victim with berserk fury.
zombie: Berserk zombies can move two spaces, and require panic checks to shoot at.

berserk Quotes

Sex suppressed will go berserk, But it keeps us all alive. It's a wonderful change from wives and work And it ends at half past five.

—Ewart, Gavin Buchanan

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