berserk
Translation
berserk, frenzied
Examples
The man went berserk in the store.
The man went berserk in the store.
Grammar Patterns
to go berserk to become uncontrollably angry or violent The man went berserk in the store.
Similar Words
Synonyms: furious, frenzied, wild, mad; Antonyms: calm, peaceful, serene
Etymology
From Old Norse 'berserkr', possibly from 'bjorn' (bear) + 'serkr' (shirt), referring to warriors who fought with frenzied fury.
Memory Tips
Often used with the verb 'to go', as in 'to go berserk'. Imagine a bear ('ber') going crazy.