frenzy

noun
UK: /ˈfrenzi/
US: /ˈfrenzi/

  1. A state of uncontrolled excitement or wild behavior.

    1. The crowd was in a frenzy.
    2. The stock market experienced a buying frenzy after the positive announcement.

  2. A temporary madness; a state of great agitation.

    1. She worked herself into a frenzy.
    2. In a frenzy of grief, he started throwing things around the room.

Synonyms

craze mania hysteria agitation excitement passion
frenzy verb

  1. To drive someone into a state of uncontrolled excitement.

    1. The news frenzied the public.
    2. The media coverage frenzied the debate surrounding the new policy.

  2. To be in a state of frenzy.

    1. The sharks were frenzied by the blood.
    2. The team's fans were frenzied after they won the championship game.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "frenzy" in English means: A state of uncontrolled excitement or wild behavior., A temporary madness; a state of great agitation..

The phonetic transcription of "frenzy" is /ˈfrenzi/ in British English and /ˈfrenzi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "frenzy": craze, mania, hysteria, agitation, excitement, passion.

Example usage of "frenzy": "The crowd was in a frenzy.". More examples on the page.