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frenzy

[/ˈfrɛnzi/]
nounpl: frenzies
frenesi
1. A state of wild, excited, or energetic activity; uncontrolled behavior driven by strong emotion
The crowd was in a frenzy after the team won the championship.
A multidão estava em frenesi depois que o time venceu o campeonato.
2. A temporary state of violent mental disturbance or madness
He fell into a frenzy of rage and destroyed everything in the room.
Ele caiu em um frenesi de raiva e destruiu tudo na sala.
3. An episode of intense and frantic activity or excitement
Shopping during the holiday frenzy can be exhausting.
Fazer compras durante o frenesi das festas pode ser exaustivo.
NYC Slang
wild scene; going crazy; losing it
Synonyms
maniahysteriadeliriumragefurymadnessexcitement
Antonyms
calmpeacetranquilitycomposureserenity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
frenesi
most common translation
General Brazilian
loucura
used when emphasizing madness aspect
Portugal
frenesi
same as Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
demência
less common, more formal usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

buying frenzy - frenesi de compras
feeding frenzy - frenesi alimentar (também usado figurativamente para competição desenfreada)
in a frenzy - em frenesi; enlouquecido
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