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- [pan-ik]
- /ˈpæn ɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [pan-ik]
- /ˈpæn ɪk/
Definitions of panicking word
- noun panicking a sudden overwhelming fear, with or without cause, that produces hysterical or irrational behavior, and that often spreads quickly through a group of persons or animals. 1
- noun panicking an instance, outbreak, or period of such fear. 1
- noun panicking Finance. a sudden widespread fear concerning financial affairs leading to credit contraction and widespread sale of securities at depressed prices in an effort to acquire cash. 1
- noun panicking Slang. someone or something that is considered hilariously funny: The comedian was an absolute panic. 1
- adjective panicking of the nature of, caused by, or indicating panic: A wave of panic buying shook the stock market. 1
- adjective panicking (of fear, terror, etc.) suddenly destroying the self-control and impelling to some frantic action. 1
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Origin of panicking
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; earlier panique < French < Greek Panikós of Pan; see -ic
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Parts of speech for Panicking
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
panicking popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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