Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

go-berserk

phrase
/ɡoʊ bərˈsɜrk/
Definition
To become very angry or frenzied; to lose control of one’s emotions.
Examples
  • After hearing the unfair news, he went berserk and shouted at everyone in the room.
  • The fans went berserk when their team scored the winning goal.
  • When she found out her computer crashed, she went berserk, throwing papers everywhere.
Meaning
When someone goes berserk, they become extremely aggressive or uncontrollable, often in response to a frustrating or overwhelming situation.
Synonyms
  • go wild
  • rage
  • go insane
  • lose it
  • tempestuous