FRENZY - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
state of violent mental agitation
Synonyms
Hysteria, Frenzy, Delirium, Craze, Fury
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "frenzy" comes from Ancient Greek *φρένησις. It started in Latin phrenesis. Then it appeared in Old French frenesie. Later, people used it in Middle English frensy.
🔗 Related Words
frantic – A related word in the same word family.
frenetic – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
Each civilization borrowed this word because they encountered the concept through cultural contact.