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Webster 1913 Edition


Amuck

A-muck′

(ȧ-mŭk′)
,
Adj.
&
adv.
[Malay
amoq
furious.]
In a frenzied and reckless manner.
To run amuck
,
to rush out in a state of frenzy, as the Malays sometimes do under the influence of “bhang,” and attack every one that comes in the way; to assail recklessly and indiscriminately.
Satire’s my weapon, but I'm too discreet
To run
amuck
, and tilt at all I meet.
Pope.

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amuck

amuck

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Adverb

amuck (not comparable)

  1. In a frantic or frenzied and violent manner; in a confused, jumbled or uncontrolled state.