adjective

rabid

RA-bihd

Rabid (adjective) means Infected with rabies. Example: “The vet warned residents about a rabid raccoon spotted near the trail.”

adjective

Infected with rabies.

"The vet warned residents about a rabid raccoon spotted near the trail."

Extremely fanatical, intense, or unreasoning in support of something.

"He was a rabid supporter of the local football club, never missing a match."

How to use rabid

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither literally infected with rabies, or figuratively wildly intense and fanatical about something.

Common pairings

rabid fan rabid dog rabid supporter

Word forms

rabider comparative, rabids plural, rabidest superlative

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Etymology

From Latin rabidus, related to rabiō ("to rave" or "to rage").

Origin: Latin

Frequently asked questions

What does “rabid” mean?

The word “rabid” means infected with rabies. In plain terms, either literally infected with rabies, or figuratively wildly intense and fanatical about something.

How do you pronounce “rabid”?

“Rabid” is pronounced RA-bihd (/ˈɹæbɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “rabid” in a sentence?

Here is “rabid” used in a sentence: “The vet warned residents about a rabid raccoon spotted near the trail.”

What part of speech is “rabid”?

“Rabid” is an adjective.

Where does the word “rabid” come from?

The word “rabid” comes from Latin. From Latin rabidus, related to rabiō ("to rave" or "to rage").

How many meanings does “rabid” have?

“Rabid” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: infected with rabies.