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Frenzy Beatlemania term referring to the Beatles’ (rock musicians) immense popularity; manifested by screaming fans in the 1960s. [Pop. Culture: Miller, 172–181] speculation craze precipitated stock market crash (1929). [Am. Hist.: Allen, 205–226] lure of instant riches precipitated onslaught of prospectors (1848, 1886). [Am. Hist.: Jameson, 203] the scene of wild rush for riches (1886). [Am. Hist.: Jameson, 269] of Surrey “morn, noon, and night in a hurry.” [Nurs. Rhyme: Mother Goose, 117] funeral overwhelmed with grief, fans rioted. [Am. Hist.: Sann, 317–327] agitated rabbit in a perpetual hurry. [Br. Lit.: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland] in a perpetual dither. [Br. Lit.: Through the Looking-glass] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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