/ ˈmænɪk; NAmE / adjective
1.
( informal ) full of activity, excitement and anxiety; behaving in a busy, excited, anxious way
SYN hectic :
Things are manic in the office at the moment.
The performers had a manic energy and enthusiasm.
2.
( psychology ) connected with mania (2) :
manic mood swings
► man·ic·al·ly /-kli/ adverb :
I rushed around manically, trying to finish the housework.