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frenzy

/ˈfrɛn.zi/
fren · zy
Adverb:frenziedly
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Plural:frenzies
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Adjective:frenzied
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Past Simple:frenzied
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Past Participle:frenzied
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Present Participle:frenzying
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frenzy Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A state or period of uncontrolled excitement, wild behavior, or temporary madness.

Example

"The surprise announcement sent the crowd of fans into a wild frenzy."

2

A burst of rapid, intense, and often disorderly activity.

Example

"In a frenzy of last-minute preparation, the team finalized the presentation slides just before the deadline."

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• verb

1

To drive into a state of wild excitement, agitation, or temporary madness.

Example

"The scent of bait in the water began to frenzy the schooling fish."

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• Rhymes for frenzy

• Nearby Words

frenetically
frenzied
frenziedly
frenzy
freon
frequency
frequent

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 14th century from Old French frenesie, from Medieval Latin phrenesia, and ultimately from Ancient Greek phrenītis ('delirium' or 'inflammation of the brain'), derived from phrēn ('mind' or 'midriff', which ancient Greeks believed to be the seat of intellect and emotion). It is a linguistic doublet of the medical term phrenitis and shares its root with frantic.

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