Main Entry: bal·lis·tic

Pronunciation: \bə-ˈlis-tik\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Latin ballista

Date: circa 1775

1 : of or relating to ballistics or to a body in motion according to the laws of ballistics
2 : being or characterized by repeated bouncing <ballistic stretching>
3 : extremely and usually suddenly excited, upset, or angry : wild <went ballistic>

— bal·lis·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb