noun
- ancient Norse warriors who fought in a wild, frenzied state
- people who behave in an extremely wild or violent manner
Usage: historical
Usage: informal
Examples
- The berserkers were feared throughout medieval Scandinavia for their fierce fighting style.
- Ancient sagas tell stories of berserkers who could not feel pain in battle.
- The protesters went completely berserk, acting like berserkers in the streets.
- He described the angry mob as a group of berserkers destroying everything in their path.
- The berserkers were said to wear bear or wolf skins into combat.
- When the team lost, some fans became berserkers, overturning cars and breaking windows.