noun
Uncommon
frenzy
FREHN-zee
Frenzy (noun) means a state of wild excitement, panic, or uncontrolled activity. Example: “News of the concert tickets going on sale sent fans into a frenzy.”
noun
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A state of wild excitement, panic, or uncontrolled activity.
"She went into a cleaning frenzy to prepare for the unexpected guests."
"international media frenzy"
"The early years of Norman occupation saw a frenzy of castle building."
— Linda Flavell, 1066[:] The Normans Begin to Erect Castles (1999)
"News of the concert tickets going on sale sent fans into a frenzy."
"The stock market fell into a selling frenzy after the announcement."
How to use frenzy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA burst of wild, uncontrolled excitement or activity.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
media frenzy
feeding frenzy
work oneself into a frenzy
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Word forms
- Plural
- frenzies
- Third person singular
- frenzies
- Past tense
- frenzied
- Comparative
- more frenzy
- Superlative
- most frenzy
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News of the concert tickets going on sale sent fans into a _____.
Etymology
From Old French frenesie, tracing back to Ancient Greek phrenitis, meaning "inflammation of the brain" — the same root behind "frantic" and "frenetic."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “frenzy” mean?
The word “frenzy” means a state of wild excitement, panic, or uncontrolled activity. In plain terms, a burst of wild, uncontrolled excitement or activity.
How do you pronounce “frenzy”?
“Frenzy” is pronounced FREHN-zee (/ˈfɹɛnzi/ in IPA).
How do you use “frenzy” in a sentence?
Here is “frenzy” used in a sentence: “News of the concert tickets going on sale sent fans into a frenzy.”
What part of speech is “frenzy”?
“Frenzy” is a noun.
Where does the word “frenzy” come from?
The word “frenzy” comes from Ancient Greek. From Old French frenesie, tracing back to Ancient Greek phrenitis, meaning "inflammation of the brain" — the same root behind "frantic" and "frenetic.".
Is “frenzy” a common word?
“Frenzy” is an uncommon word in modern English.
