What is the meaning of amuck?

adjective

  • Frenzied as if possessed by a demon.
    • usage: "the soldier was completely amuck"; "berserk with grief"; "a berserk worker smashing windows"

adverb

  • Wildly; without self-control.
    • usage: "when the restaurant caught fire the patrons ran amuck, blocking the exit"
  • In a murderous frenzy.
    • usage: "rioters running amuck and throwing sticks and bottles and stones"
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