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- Dictionaryberserk/bə(ː)ˈzəːk/
adjective
- 1. out of control with anger or excitement; wild or frenzied: "a man went berserk with an arsenal of guns"
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Berserk means very angry or out of control, or not in control, extremely excited, or crazy. See the definition, synonyms, pronunciation, and examples of berserk from the Cambridge Dictionary.
Berserk is a word that comes from Old Norse and means "bear shirt". It can describe a Scandinavian warrior who fought in a frenzy or a person who acts recklessly and wildly.
Berserk is another way of saying deranged, destructively violent, or unrestrained — like a wailing toddler ravaging the playroom when he's hopped up on sugar and long overdue for a nap.
Berserk means very angry, often in a violent way or without control. It can also mean very excited. See how to use this informal adjective in sentences and learn its word origin.
Berserk describes violent, destructive, or deranged behavior. Berserk frequently describes someone who is acting wild, crazy, or deranged. It is commonly used with forms of the verb go, as in go berserk or went berserk, meaning someone suddenly erupted into a frenzy of angry or violent behavior.
Berserk means crazy and out of control, or a member of a class of ancient Norse warriors who fought with frenzied rage. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, examples and usage of berserk.
Jun 22, 2024 · berserk (comparative more berserk, superlative most berserk) Furiously , injuriously , or maniacally violent or out of control . After seeing his sister stabbed to death, he went berserk and attacked the killer like a wild animal.
