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