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Maniac Definition & Meaning

maniac
adjective
  1. wildly disordered; "a maniacal frenzy"
noun
  1. an insane person
  2. a person who has an obsession with or excessive enthusiasm for something

"Maniac" in song lyrics

See how maniac is used in real songs:

  • "Bein' swung by a serial killer maniac"
    9th Prince f/ Islord, Ruthless Bastards, T.M.F. — Generation Next
  • "Now it's time, for me to go off like a maniac"
    Above the Law f/ N.W.A. — The Last Song
  • "I'd probably be found runnin 'round the town like a maniac"
    Aceyalone — Too to the Max

Usage tips for "maniac"

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Frequently asked questions

What does maniac mean?
wildly disordered; "a maniacal frenzy" an insane person a person who has an obsession with or excessive enthusiasm for something
What part of speech is maniac?
Maniac is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does maniac have?
Maniac has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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