What is "berserk" in English? Definition and Explanations

Updated: 01-05-2026 by Wikilanguages.net
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What does berserk mean in English? Meaning of berserk definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "berserk" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "berserk": one of the ancient Norse warriors legendary for working themselves into a frenzy before a battle and fighting with reckless savagery and insane fury

Noun

  • Meaning: one of the ancient Norse warriors legendary for working themselves into a frenzy before a battle and fighting with reckless savagery and insane fury
  • Synonyms: berserk berserker
  • Hypernyms: norse northman scandinavian
  • Meaning of "berserk": frenzied as if possessed by a demon

    Adjective

  • Meaning: frenzied as if possessed by a demon
  • Example: the soldier was completely amuck berserk with grief a berserk worker smashing windows
  • Synonyms: amok amuck berserk demoniac demoniacal possessed
  • Similar: insane
  • Adjective: A crazed Norse warrior who fought in a frenzy.
  • Synonyms:

    crazy, demented, deranged, insane, mad, maniacal, manic, violent,

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    berserk in English: berserk
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