Berserk Definition
bər-sûrk, -zûrk, bə-
adjective
Destructively or frenetically violent.
A berserk worker who started smashing all the windows.
American Heritage
In or into a state of violent or destructive rage or frenzy.
Webster's New World
Mentally or emotionally upset; deranged.
Berserk with grief.
American Heritage
Unrestrained, as with enthusiasm or appetite; wild.
Berserk over chocolates.
American Heritage
Injuriously, maniacally, or furiously violent or out of control.
Wiktionary
noun
One that is violent, upset, or unrestrained.
American Heritage
A berserker.
Webster's New World
A crazed Norse warrior who fought in a frenzy.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
Other Word Forms of Berserk
Noun
Singular:
berserkPlural:
berserksOrigin of Berserk
-
Old Norse berserkr (Icelandic berserkur), probably from bjǫrn (“bear”) + serkr (“coat”). Compare sark.
From Wiktionary
Back-formation from berserker
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
Find Similar Words
Find similar words to berserk using the buttons below.