frenzy

/ˈfɹɛnzi/noun

A burst of uncontrolled excitement, panic, or wild activity.

Example sentence

“Shoppers went into a frenzy when the holiday sale began.”

Usually in the pattern 'a frenzy of': a frenzy of buying, a frenzy of activity. A 'feeding frenzy' describes sharks and, just as often, the media.

Related words

frequentHappening again and again; occurring often.freneticMoving or acting with wild, hurried energy; fast and frantic.freshmanA student of either sex in the first year of high school or university, or a new member of a legislature.freelanceA worker who takes jobs from various clients rather than holding a long-term contract with one employer.friendSomeone you like, trust, and enjoy spending time with, usually a person outside your family and not a romantic partner.freebieAn item given away at no cost; a handout.