Maniac
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmeɪ.niˌæk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Maniac is a noun meaning An insane person, especially one who suffers from a mania.
Meaning
An insane person, especially one who suffers from a mania.
More Meanings
- (figurative) A fanatic, a person with an obsession.
- (Philippines) Ellipsis of sex maniac.
Example Sentences
He's a manga maniac.
She was driving like a maniac.
She's a maniac, maniac on the floor / And she's dancing like she's never danced before
In these early days of silent pictures, the accent was chiefly on thrills and danger as provided by supposedly unstoppable locomotives with crooks or maniacs on the footplate.
Word Forms
- maniacs
- maniack
Synonyms for maniac
Depending on context, synonyms include madling, maniacal, lunatic, madman.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include maniacal, madman, lunatic, insane, kook, wacko.
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