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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024fren•zy /ˈfrɛnzi/USA pronunciation n., pl. -zies. - extreme mental agitation;
wild or violent excitement:[countable]In a sudden frenzy he hurled the chair through the window. - agitated or uncontrollable activity: [uncountable]the frenzy of the mob.[countable* usually singular]in a frenzy.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024fren•zy (fren′zē),USA pronunciation n., pl. -zies, v., -zied, -zy•ing. n. - extreme mental agitation;
wild excitement or derangement. - a fit or spell of violent mental excitement;
a paroxysm characteristic of or resulting from a mania:He is subject to these frenzies several times a year.
v.t. - to drive to frenzy;
make frantic:She was frenzied by fear when she smelled the smoke.
- Late Greek, for Greek phrenîtis; see phrenitis
- Late Latin phrenēsis
- Old French
- Middle English frenesie 1300–50
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged madness, insanity, lunacy, aberration; rage, fury, raving.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged calm.
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged sanity.
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