Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
run-amuck
verb
/ˈrʌn əˌmʌk/
Definition
To behave in a frenzied, uncontrolled, and chaotic manner.
Examples
- During the festival, the crowd began to run amuck, causing a stir among the onlookers.
- After being locked in the house for too long, the kids ran amuck in the backyard.
Meaning
When someone runs amuck, they are acting in a wild, unrestrained way, often causing a disruption or chaos.
Synonyms
- Run wild
- Behave erratically
- Go berserk
