berserk

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Meaning · English

Wildly joyous; ecstatic.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

In amongst the strife, Scott McTominay, whose stoppage-time winner against Israel sent Hampden berserk, and Ryan Christie offered signs of an attacking pulse.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “berserk” mean?

Wildly joyous; ecstatic.

Is “berserk” formal or informal?

berserk is generally slang.