frenzy
Translation
frenzy, fury, mania
Examples
The crowd was in a frenzy.
The crowd was in a frenzy.
He worked in a frenzy of activity.
He worked in a frenzy of activity.
Grammar Patterns
in a frenzy in a state of wild excitement The crowd was in a frenzy.
a frenzy of (sth.) a period of uncontrolled activity He worked in a frenzy of activity.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hysteria, madness, fury; Antonyms: calm, peace
Etymology
From Greek 'phrenitis' (inflammation of the brain), from 'phren' (mind).
Memory Tips
Sounds like 'friend-zy'. Imagine your friends going crazy at a party.