Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
run-amok
idiom
/ˈrʌn əˈmɒk/
Definition
to behave in a frenzied, uncontrolled, or chaotic manner.
Examples
- The children ran amok in the playground, leaving toys scattered everywhere.
- After the announcement of a surprise sale, shoppers ran amok in the store.
- Once the boss left the office, the team began to run amok, playing games and laughing loudly.
Meaning
When someone or something ‘runs amok’, it means they are acting in a wild or disorderly way, often causing chaos around them.
Synonyms
- run wild
- go berserk
- go crazy
