feeding frenzy
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.38 in modern English
33
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A wild, turbulent situation in which multiple sharks or other predatory fish attack one or more edible creatures simultaneously, in competition with each other.
noun
A voracious competition among would-be purchasers, etc. for limited resources.
Example Sentences
- "When the terrified, bleeding cow was washed overboard into the river, the hungry piranhas entered a feeding frenzy, turning the water red with blood."
- "The manager hesitated to open the doors to the thronging holiday crowds, knowing that a feeding frenzy would soon ensue near the display of coveted toys."
- "Karen's new students thought treat day was a feeding frenzy and horded the snack table."