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The origin of the word "amuck" is uncertain, but it is believed to have come from Malaysia. The Malay word "amuk" refers to a sudden fit of rage or frenzy, often caused by mental illness or intoxication.
In the 15th century, the word "amuck" entered the English language through traders who encountered the phenomenon in Southeast Asia. It was initially used to describe the behavior of Malay warriors who went into a berserk rage during battle, but later came to be applied more generally to anyone who was out of control or acting in a frenzied manner.
Today, "amuck" is rarely used in its original sense of a violent rampage. It is more often employed metaphorically to describe someone who is acting impulsively, irrationally, or chaotically.
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