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manic
01
experiencing a state of extreme excitement, energy, or activity, often characterized by uncontrollable or frenzied behavior
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most manic
Comparative
more manic
gradable
Examples
During the holiday season, the shopping malls are often filled with manic shoppers rushing to buy gifts.
02
overexcited, hyper, or frantically energetic, often in a chaotic or unhinged way
Slang
What does "manic" mean in behavior slang?
The term "manic" refers to being overexcited, hyperactive, or intensely energetic in a chaotic or uncontrolled way. The structure comes from the clinical term "mania," but in slang it is used loosely to describe heightened, erratic, or frantic behavior rather than a medical diagnosis. It is informal slang commonly used in everyday speech and online contexts to describe someone acting extremely energized, restless, or unhinged.
Examples
I cleaned the whole apartment at 2 AM. I was manic.
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