Meaning of the word berserker in English

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berserker

US /bɚˈsɜ˞ː.kɚ/
UK /bəˈsɜː.kər/

Noun

1.

an ancient Norse warrior who fought in a wild frenzy

Example:
The sagas describe the berserkers as fearsome fighters.
He fought like a berserker, ignoring all wounds.
2.

a person who is out of control and acts in a wild, aggressive, or destructive manner

Example:
After losing the game, he went completely berserker, smashing everything in sight.
The crowd went berserker when their team scored the winning goal.