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:
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The sagas describe the berserkers as fearsome fighters.
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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:
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After losing the game, he went completely berserker, smashing everything in sight.
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The crowd went berserker when their team scored the winning goal.