Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
amuck
adverb
/əˈmʌk/
Definition
In a frenzied or uncontrolled manner; to behave wildly or crazily.
Examples
- After losing the game, he ran amuck through the streets in anger.
- The children were running amuck at the party, making it difficult for the parents to keep them in line.
Meaning
When someone acts ‘amuck’, they are out of control, often causing chaos or destruction in their surroundings.
Synonyms
- rampant
- berserk
- wildly
