amok

English

/əˈmɒk/

adv
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 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

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