Maniac

Pronunciation

• GenAm IPA: /ˈmeɪniˌæk/
• Hyphenation: ma + ni + ac
• Rhymes: -eɪnɪæk

Alternative forms

• maniack obsolete

Origin

Late Latin maniacus, from Ancient Greek μανιακός, adjectival form of μανία (mania, "madness").

Full definition of maniac

Noun

1. An insane person, especially one who suffers from a mania.
2. A fanatic, a person with an obsession.

Synonyms

• madling

Related terms

• -maniac
• mania
• maniacal

Anagrams

• caiman
• mancia