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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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Organizers expect more than 1,800 industry people to attend the four-day event, making it one of the biggest networking frenzies of the year for executives from entertainment and technology companies. Phoenix's greater challenge, however, is to struggle with her own mood swings that send her soaring her into manic frenzies and then drop her into severe depression. Days of Fire (At a Loss)--Bombastic surges of distorto frenzies that must be experienced live. |
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