frenzy (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈfrɛnzi/
Definition
A state of wild, uncontrolled excitement or agitated activity.
Examples
The media frenzy surrounding the celebrity's sudden wedding lasted for several weeks.
Feeding frenzy among the sharks began the moment the bait hit the water.
She worked in a frenzy to finish the project before the midnight deadline.
How to Use frenzy
- in a frenzy (prepositional phrase)
- acting in a state of wild excitement — "He packed his bags in a frenzy."
- frenzy of [activity] (collocation)
- a sudden burst of intense activity — "There was a frenzy of activity in the office before the audit."
Synonyms of frenzy
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