maniac

UK
/ˈmeɪniæk/
US
/ˈmeɪniæk/

Translations

maniacnoun
maniacs
pl
UK
/ˈmeɪniæk/
US
/ˈmeɪniæk/
The police arrested a maniac who was terrorizing the neighborhood.
Полиция арестовала маньяка, который терроризировал район.
Additional translations
Synonyms
wild person
frenzied person
maniacadjective
UK
/ˈmeɪ.ni.æk/
US
/ˈmeɪ.ni.æk/
He had a maniac obsession with cleanliness.
У него была маниакальная одержимость чистотой.

Definitions

maniacnoun
A person exhibiting extreme symptoms of wild behavior, especially when violent and dangerous.
The maniac was apprehended by the police after causing chaos in the city center.
A person who has an excessive enthusiasm or desire for something.
He's a fitness maniac, spending hours at the gym every day.
A person affected by mania; a manic patient.
The hospital admitted several maniacs during the psychiatric emergency.
maniacadjective
Exhibiting extremely wild or violent behavior.
The maniac driver swerved through traffic at dangerous speeds.
Characterized by excessive enthusiasm or excitement.
Her maniac energy at the concert was contagious, getting everyone on their feet.