[hec.tic] adj [ME etyk, fr. MF etique, fr. LL hecticus, fr. Gk hektikos habitual, consumptive, fr. echein to have--more at scheme] (14c) 1: of, relating to, or being a fluctuating but persistent fever (as in tuberculosis)
2: having a hectic fever
3: red, flushed
4: characterized by activity, excitement, or confusion "the ~ days before Christmas" -- hec.ti.cal.ly adv