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Definition of berserker

berserker

/bərˈzɜːrkər/
ber · serk · er
Plural:berserkers
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Adjective:berserk
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• noun

1

An ancient Norse warrior who fought with a wild, uncontrolled, and trance-like fury.

Example

"Medieval Icelandic sagas frequently describe the terrifying reputation of the berserker in Viking society."

2

A person who acts in a wildly frenzied, reckless, or out-of-control manner.

Example

"The frustrated customer acted like a complete berserker when told his flight had been canceled."

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• Rhymes for berserker

• Nearby Words

berrylike
berrypecker
berserk
berserker
berth
berthing
beryl

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 19th century from Old Norse 'berserkr', a compound traditionally interpreted as 'ber-' (bear) and 'serkr' (shirt or coat), referring to ancient Scandinavian warriors who wore animal pelts and fought in a trance-like fury.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Berserker. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/berserker
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