Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

berserk

adjective
/bərˈzərk/
Definition
In a state of frenzy or wild rage.
Examples
  • When the referee made a controversial call, the fans went berserk.
  • He was so angry that he felt berserk and could not control his actions.
Meaning
The term derives from Norse mythology, often associated with warriors who went into battle in a uncontrollable fury.
Synonyms
  • frenzied
  • crazy
  • wild
  • in a rage