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берсе́рк — meaning in English

berserk

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English meaning

berserk adj Out of control with rage or excitement; wildly violent or frenzied.
berserker noun A legendary Norse warrior said to fight in an uncontrollable, trance-like fury.

Senses

берсе́рк is used for these senses in English:

berserk (historical) Synonym of berserker (“a Norse warrior who fought in a frenzy”).
berserker (historical) A Norse warrior who purportedly fought in a trance-like frenzy; a berserk.

berserker — full definition

noun A legendary Norse warrior said to fight in an uncontrollable, trance-like fury.
noun Anyone who fights or acts with wild, frenzied intensity, by extension.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Russian words

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