Meaning & Definition of Amok in English
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Amok
in a frenzied or uncontrolled state
Pronunciation:
/əˈmʌk/Part of Speech:
adverbDetailed Definitions
Definition: in a wild or uncontrolled manner
Example Sentence: The crowd ran amok after the concert ended.
Definition: to act in a frenzied or disorderly way
Example Sentence: He went amok at the party and broke several things.
Etymology
Origin: Derived from Malay 'mengamuk', meaning 'to make a furious charge.'
Synonyms
wildlydestructivelyuncontrollably
Common Phrases and Expressions
- run amok: to act in a chaotic or uncontrolled way
- go amok: to become wildly excited or out of control
Translations
- Spanish: desenfrenado
- French: amok
- German: amok
- Russian: вне себя
Related Words
- frenzy: a state of wild excitement or derangement
- chaos: a state of utter confusion and disorder
Slang Meanings of amok
Meaning: to lose control completely
Example Sentence: After he found out the news, he just went amok.
Meaning: to party excessively
Example Sentence: They really went amok at the festival.