Frenzy definition
Wild or frantic outburst of feeling or action.
noun
A violent agitation of the mind approaching madness; rage.
noun
A state of violent mental agitation or wild excitement.
noun
Temporary madness or delirium.
noun
To make frantic; drive mad.
verb
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A mania; a craze.
noun
The definition of a frenzy is wild, chaotic or out-of-control behavior.
An example of a frenzy is the behavior of fans after their team wins a big game.
noun
To drive into a frenzy.
verb
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(uncommon) To render frantic.
verb
Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
frenzy
Plural:
frenziesOrigin of frenzy
- Middle English frenesie from Old French from Medieval Latin phrenēsia from Latin phrenēsis back-formation from phrenēticus delirious frenetic
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From Wiktionary