Berserk ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Berserk ( adjective )

Wildly out of control; frenzied; in an uncontrolled rage.

Origin:

Mid 17th century: from old norse berserkr, literally "bare of shirt" (referring to warriors who fought naked), from ber- "bare" + serkr "shirt".

Examples:

1. He went berserk when he saw the damage to his car.
2. She became berserk when the store was out of her favorite brand.
3. The crowd went berserk when their team won the championship.
4. The patient became berserk and had to be restrained.
5. The dog went berserk when it saw the mailman.

(As a noun)

Berserk ( noun )

Wildly out of control; frenzied; in an uncontrolled rage.

Origin:

Mid 17th century: from old norse berserkr, literally "bare of shirt" (referring to warriors who fought naked), from ber- "bare" + serkr "shirt".

Examples:

1. He went berserk when he saw the damage to his car.
2. She became berserk when the store was out of her favorite brand.
3. The crowd went berserk when their team won the championship.
4. The patient became berserk and had to be restrained.
5. The dog went berserk when it saw the mailman.