ALL meanings of amok
a·mok
A a - noun amok a state of murderous frenzy, originally observed among Malays 3
- adjective amok in a frenzy; in a violent rage 3
- noun amok (among members of certain Southeast Asian cultures) a psychic disturbance characterized by depression followed by a manic urge to murder. 1
- abbreviation AMOK amuck. 1
- idioms amok run / go amok. amuck (def 3). 1
- noun amok Behave uncontrollably and disruptively. 1
- adjective amok wild, loose 1
- noun amok One who runs amok; in Malay and Moro/Philippine culture, one who attempts to kill many others, especially expecting that they will be killed themselves. 0
- adverb amok Out of control, especially when armed and dangerous. 0
- adverb amok In a frenzy of violence, or on a killing spree; berserk. 0