MANIAC


Meaning of MANIAC in English

(~s)

1.

A ~ is a mad person who is violent and dangerous.

...a drug-crazed ~.

N-COUNT

2.

If you describe someone’s behaviour as ~, you are emphasizing that it is extremely foolish and uncontrolled.

A ~ driver sped 35 miles along the wrong side of a motorway at 110 mph.

= lunatic

ADJ: ADJ n emphasis

3.

If you call someone, for example, a religious ~ or a sports ~, you are critical of them because they have such a strong interest in religion or sport.

My mum is turning into a religious ~.

...football ~s.

= fanatic

N-COUNT: supp N disapproval

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