The Collaborative International Dictionary
Amuck \A*muck"\ ([.a]*m[u^]k"), a. & adv. [Malay amoq furious.] In a frenzied and reckless manner.
To run amuck, to rush out in a state of frenzy, as the Malays sometimes do under the influence of ``bhang,'' and attack every one that comes in the way; to assail recklessly and indiscriminately.
Satire's my weapon, but I'm too discreet
To run amuck, and tilt at all I meet.
--Pope.
Usage examples of "to run amuck".
The anguished scream from behind told us matters had not improved: Miss Birdie was about to run amuck!
On August 31, 1999, they took the opportunity to run amuck, stab an inmate, then Garcia, several times.
These same robots will be permitted to run amuck in the city and Mr.
They are likely to run amuck with just a slight push and start slaughtering right and left-babies, women-indiscriminately!
They are likely to run amuck with just a slight push and start slaughtering right and left -- babies, women -- indiscriminately!
Then, kneeling there for a few seconds, he felt that his thoughts were going to run amuck.