rab ‧ id /ˈræbəd, ˈræbɪd, ˈreɪ-/ BrE AmE adjective
[ Date: 1600-1700 ; Language: Latin ; Origin: rabidus , from rabere ; ⇨ ↑ rage 1 ]
1 . having very extreme and unreasonable opinions:
a group of rabid right-wing fanatics
2 . a rabid animal is suffering from rabies