Definition
amucks
noun
- plural of amuck; instances or acts of running amuck (violent, frenzied behavior)
Usage: usually used in the phrase 'run amuck' or 'run amok'
adverb
- in a violently raging, frenzied, or uncontrolled manner; amok
Usage: variant spelling of 'amok'; often used in the phrase 'run amucks'
Examples
- The crowd ran amucks through the streets after the announcement.
- He went amucks with anger when he heard the news.
- The dog ran amucks in the park, chasing every squirrel in sight.
- During the riot, some protesters ran amucks, breaking windows and overturning cars.
- She felt like running amucks after being stuck in traffic for hours.
- The children ran amucks at the amusement park, excited and full of energy.