amok
Danish
adj
Definitions
- out of Out of control, especially when armed and dangerous.
- In a frenzy of violence, or on a killing spree; berserk.
Etymology
Derived from English amok derived from Portuguese amouco derived from Malay amuk (go on a killing spree, attacking, killing frenziedly).
Origin
Malay
amuk
Gloss
go on a killing spree, attacking, killing frenziedly