maniac — a person who behaves in an extremely wild or violent way
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who behaves in an extremely wild or violent way
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmeɪniæk/
Example Sentences
- My roommate is a cleaning maniac who vacuums at 6 AM every day.
- The shopping maniac bought 47 pairs of shoes in one day.
- Police arrested the maniac who was throwing furniture from his window.
maniac
NOUN[/ˈmeɪniæk/]
a person who behaves in an extremely wild or violent way
a wild-eyed person frantically throws shopping bags and knocks over display stands while screaming. Their hair is disheveled and their arms flail violently as they continue their rampage. The violent outburst started when they became angry and now merchandise scatters everywhere. Store displays crash to the ground as the person kicks and destroys everything in their path. Frightened shoppers run away with terrified expressions while store employees back away cautiously. Security guards approach carefully from the sides trying to contain the situation. a person who behaves in an extremely wild or violent way
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'manikos' meaning 'mad' or 'frenzied,' related to 'mania' (madness). In ancient Greece, it was associated with the frenzied worship of Dionysus, the god of wine and ecstasy.
Breakdown
mani- (madness, frenzy) + -ac (suffix meaning 'one who has or is affected by')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My roommate is a cleaning maniac who vacuums at 6 AM every day.”
“The shopping maniac bought 47 pairs of shoes in one day.”
“Police arrested the maniac who was throwing furniture from his window.”
“She's a chocolate maniac who keeps emergency candy bars in every room.”
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