RAGE


Meaning of RAGE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ reɪdʒ ]

n. & v. --n. 1 fierce or violent anger. 2 a fit of this (flew into a rage). 3 the violent action of a natural force (the rage of the storm). 4 (foll. by for) a a vehement desire or passion. b a widespread temporary enthusiasm or fashion. 5 poet. poetic, prophetic, or martial enthusiasm or ardour. 6 sl. a lively frolic. --v.intr. 1 be full of anger. 2 (often foll. by at, against) speak furiously or madly; rave. 3 (of wind, battle, fever, etc.) be violent; be at its height; continue unchecked. 4 Austral. sl. seek enjoyment; go on a spree. øall the rage popular, fashionable. [ME f. OF rager ult. f. L RABIES]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.