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Frantic Definition & Meaning

frantic
adjective
  1. excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion; "frantic with anger and frustration"; "frenetic screams followed the accident"; "a frenzied look in his eye"
  2. marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion; "a crowd of delirious baseball fans"; "something frantic in their gaiety"; "a mad whirl of pleasure"

"Frantic" in song lyrics

See how frantic is used in real songs:

  • "don't panic, frantic"
    Aceyalone, Spoon Iodine, CVE — Jurasick
  • "I'm frantic"
    Aesop Rock — Spare a Match
  • "Should be electric, cause it's frantic"
    Afrika Bambaataa & The Soulsonic Force — Frantic Situation

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Frequently asked questions

What does frantic mean?
excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion; "frantic with anger and frustration"; "frenetic screams followed the accident"; "a frenzied look in his eye" marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion; "a crowd of delirious baseball fans"; "something frantic in their gaiety"; "a mad whirl of pleasure"
What part of speech is frantic?
Frantic is an adjective.
How many definitions does frantic have?
Frantic has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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