Main Entry: ¹fren·zy

Pronunciation: \ˈfren-zē\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural frenzies

Etymology: Middle English frenesie, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin phrenesia, alteration of Latin phrenesis, from phreneticus

Date: 14th century

1 a : a temporary madness b : a violent mental or emotional agitation
2 : intense usually wild and often disorderly compulsive or agitated activity <a shopping frenzy>