First Known Use: 1594
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rabid
adjective ra·bid \ˈra-bəd also ˈrā-\
: affected with rabies
: having or expressing a very extreme opinion about or interest in something
Full Definition of RABID
1
a : extremely violent : furious b : going to extreme lengths in expressing or pursuing a feeling, interest, or opinion <rabid editorials> <a rabid supporter>
2
: affected with rabies
— ra·bid·i·ty \rə-ˈbi-də-tē, ra-, rā-\ noun
— ra·bid·ly \ˈra-bəd-lē also ˈrā-\ adverb
— ra·bid·ness noun
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Origin of RABID
Latin rabidus mad, from rabere
Related to RABID
- Synonyms
- extremist, fanatic (or fanatical), extreme, radical, revolutionary, revolutionist, ultra
Rhymes with RABID
RABID Defined for Kids
rabid
adjective ra·bid \ˈra-bəd, ˈrā-\
Definition of RABID for Kids
1
: very angry : furious
2
: having or expressing a very extreme opinion about or interest in something <a rabid fan>
3
: affected with rabies <a rabid dog>
— ra·bid·ly adverb
Medical Dictionary
rabid
adjective ra·bid \ˈrab-əd also ˈrā-bəd\
Medical Definition of RABID
: affected with rabies <a rabid dog>
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