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manic

man·ic [ mánnik ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. relating to mania: relating to or affected by mania

2. hectic: extremely or excessively busy ( informal ) ( sometimes considered offensive )

3. overexcited: in a state of unusually high excitement, especially because of tension ( informal )

[Early 20th century. <mania]

man·i·cal·ly adverb
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