26984 words

maniac

4 definitions • 5 examples
1
a person who has a very strong interest in a particular activity:

Examples:

a football/sex maniac
2
a person who behaves in an uncontrolled way, not worrying about risks or danger:

Examples:

Some maniac was running down the street waving a massive metal bar.
informal I won't get in the car with Richard - he drives like a maniac!
3
a person who has an unusually strong interest in an activity or subject:

Examples:

My brother is a maniac when it comes to football.
4
a person who seems unable to control his or her behavior and may commit violent acts:

Examples:

a homicidal maniac

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