amuck
|a-muck|
B2
/əˈmʌk/
uncontrolled chaos
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amuck' originates from Malay, specifically the word 'amok', where 'amok' meant 'frenzied' or 'in a violent rage'.
Historical Evolution
'amok' transformed into the English word 'amuck' and eventually became the modern English word 'amuck'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'in a violent rage', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'in a frenzied, uncontrolled state'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
in a frenzied, uncontrolled, or chaotic state.
The crowd ran amuck when the concert was canceled.
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Adverb 1
in a wild or uncontrolled manner.
The children were running amuck in the playground.
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Last updated: 2025/07/24 16:37