Panicky: meaning, definitions and examples

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panicky

 

[ หˆpรฆnษชki ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

emotional state

The word 'panicky' describes a state of sudden fear or anxiety that leads to irrational behavior or a loss of control. It often implies a quick reaction to a perceived threat or danger, resulting in chaos or frantic actions. This adjective is commonly used in situations where stress or pressure causes individuals to become overwhelmed. When someone is described as panicky, it typically reflects a lack of composure in the face of challenges.

Synonyms

anxious, frantic, hasty, nervous

Examples of usage

  • She had a panicky response to the loud noise.
  • The panicky crowd rushed to the exits.
  • His panicky behavior only worsened the situation.

Translations

Translations of the word "panicky" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น em pรขnico

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅˆเคจเคฟเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช panisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ panik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐะฝั–ั‡ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ panikarski

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใƒ‹ใƒƒใ‚ฏใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท paniquรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ en pรกnico

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท panik iรงinde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒจ๋‹‰ ์ƒํƒœ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฐุนุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ panickรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ panickรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆƒŠๆ…Œ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ panikarsko

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ panik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะฐะฝะธะบัƒัŽั‰ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒ™แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ panik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ en pรกnico

Etymology

The term 'panicky' originates from the word 'panic,' which comes from the Greek god Pan, who was believed to cause sudden, irrational fear in people, especially in remote areas. The first recorded usage of the word 'panic' in English dates back to the early 17th century, around the 1600s, and initially referred to fear induced by the god Pan or by similar notions of terror in the wilderness. Over time, the meaning evolved to describe situations of extreme fear or anxiety, leading to the development of related adjectives like 'panicky.' This term gained usage particularly in the context of describing an emotional state that is chaotic and frenetic, reflecting a broader cultural understanding of fear as a powerful, sometimes debilitating response.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,255, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.