berserk meaning and definition

BERSERK noun

Definition of berserk (noun)

1. 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: berserker

BERSERK adjective

Definition of berserk (adjective)

1. frenzied as if possessed by a demon
   • "the soldier was completely amuck"; "berserk with grief"; "a berserk worker smashing windows"
   • synonyms: amok, amuck, demoniac, demoniacal, possessed