berserk

Meanings

• adjective, noun

  A state of frenzied or uncontrollable anger, often with violent behavior.

  - "He was in a berserk rage after losing the game."
  - "The crowd went berserk when the winning goal was scored."

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Pronunciation

1. /bə(ɹ)ˈzɜː(ɹ)k/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=83326782"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with berserk
jerks , perks , works

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Variants

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berserk , berserker , berserkers , berserks , berserkly , go berserk , goes berserk , going berserk , gone berserk , went berserk

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Etymology

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Originally from Old Norse 'berserkr', meaning 'bear-shirt', a reference to the Norse warriors who wore bear skins in battle.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'berserk' is also used in psychology to describe a state of extreme agitation or frenzy.

2. In video games, a 'berserk' mode can give a character increased strength and damage output.

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Related Concepts

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1. Rage: A strong feeling of anger or violent emotion

2. Frenzy: A state of wild and uncontrolled excitement

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Culture

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In Norse mythology, the Berserkers were believed to be possessed by the god Odin, granting them superhuman strength and ferocity in battle. In modern usage, 'berserk' is often used to describe a person in a state of extreme anger or losing control.

How to Memorize "berserk"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person in a state of extreme anger, red in the face, veins bulging, and possibly destroying objects around them.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'berserk' with intense anger and loss of control.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym B.E.R.S.E.R.K: B - Beyond control, E - Extreme emotion, R - Raging, S - Shouting, E - Exploding, R - Rampage, K - Kaboom!

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