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    Maníaco (en. Maniac)

    /maˈniako/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An individual who exhibits extreme or compulsive behavior about a specific topic.
    The control freak organized his desk by colors.
    El maníaco del orden organizaba todo su escritorio por colores.
    A person who has an obsession or excessive interest in something.
    He is a movie maniac; he watches at least three films every week.
    Es un maníaco del cine, ve al menos tres películas cada semana.
    Someone who acts in a noisy, exaggerated, or uncontrolled manner.
    The party turned into chaos because of the maniac who started dancing in the middle of the dance floor.
    La fiesta se volvió un caos por el maníaco que empezó a bailar en medio de la pista.

    Etymology

    From the French 'maniaque', which means 'maniac'; related to 'mania'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    control freak
    A person who seeks to have control in all situations.
    maníaco del control
    neat freak
    An individual who has an exaggerated compulsion for cleanliness.
    maníaco de la limpieza

    Related Words

    mania
    Pathological state of extreme excitement.
    manía
    obsession
    A fixed idea that dominates a person's mind.
    obsesión
    compulsion
    An irresistible urge to perform an action.
    compulsión

    Slang Meanings

    A person who is very enthusiastic about something in an exaggerated way.
    That social media maniac spends hours on his phone.
    Ese maníaco de las redes sociales pasa horas en su celular.
    A term used to describe someone who acts eccentrically.
    Don't pay attention to him; he's just a maniac trying to get attention.
    No le hagas caso, es solo un maníaco tratando de llamar la atención.