a·muck ( -m k ) also a·mok (-mk, -m k)adv. 1. In a frenzy to do violence or kill: rioters running amuck in the streets. 2. In or into a jumbled or confused state: The plans went amuck. 3. In or into an uncontrolled state or a state of extreme activity: "This jam-packed area of Honolulu has come to stand for tourist development run amok" (Ila Stanger). adj. Crazed with murderous frenzy: amuck troops. [Malay amok.] |
amuck [əˈmʌk]
n & adv
a variant of amok
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | amuck - frenzied as if possessed by a demon; "the soldier was completely amuck"; "berserk with grief"; "a berserk worker smashing windows" insane - afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement; "was declared insane"; "insane laughter" |
| Adv. | 1. | amuck - wildly; without self-control; "when the restaurant caught fire the patrons ran amuck, blocking the exit" |
| 2. | amuck - in a murderous frenzy; "rioters running amuck and throwing sticks and bottles and stones" |
amuck see amok
Translations
amuck
adv to run amuck (lit, fig) → Amok laufen
amuck [əˈmʌk] amok [əˈmɒk] adv to run amuck (madman) → essere preso/a da follia omicida; (children, fans) → scatenarsi; (animals) → correre all'impazzata
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