Definitions for: Amuck


[adv] in a murderous frenzy; "rioters running amuck and throwing sticks and bottles and stones"
[adv] wildly; without self-control; "when the restaurant caught fire the patrons ran amuck, blocking the exit"
[adj] in a murderous frenzy as if possessed by a demon; "the soldier was completely amuck"; "berserk with grief"; "a berserk worker smashing windows"



Webster (1913) Definition: A*muck" ([.a]*m[u^]k"), a. & adv. [Malay amoq furious.]
In a frenzied and reckless manner.

To run amuck, to rush out in a state of frenzy, as the
Malays sometimes do under the influence of ``bhang,'' and
attack every one that comes in the way; to assail
recklessly and indiscriminately.

Satire's my weapon, but I'm too discreet To run
amuck, and tilt at all I meet. --Pope.

Synonyms: amok, amok, berserk, demoniac, demoniacal, insane, murderously, possessed(p)

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