Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

feeding frenzy

noun

/ˈfiː.dɪŋ ˈfrɛn.zi/

Definition

A feeding frenzy is a situation where a group of animals, particularly predatory ones, eat voraciously and uncontrollably, often resulting from the sudden availability of food.

Examples

During the marketing campaign, the release of the new smartphone caused a feeding frenzy among technology enthusiasts.
The documentary showed how sharks enter a feeding frenzy when a school of fish is disturbed.
The auction turned into a feeding frenzy, with bidders competing fiercely for the rare painting.

Meaning

The term can also be used metaphorically to describe a chaotic situation in which people or organizations compete aggressively for something desirable, such as media attention or investment opportunities.