frenzy
111(a) feeding frenzy — a situation where people try to get as much information as possible about an event, or to make as much profit as they can from it, especially in an unpleasant way. Her sudden tragic death sparked off a feeding frenzy in the media …
112feeding frenzy — /ˈfidɪŋ frɛnzi/ (say feeding frenzee) noun 1. the frantic and excited behaviour of animals such as sharks, when savagely attacking their prey and apparently oblivious to everything else. 2. Colloquial an excited and undisciplined rush to obtain… …
113feeding frenzy — Impulsive buyer activity. ► “One thing seems sure: a feeding frenzy of mergers will ensue as companies scramble to keep up with Disney.” (Money, Sept. 1995, p. 66) …
114feeding frenzy — Informal n. an energetic attack on, or pursuit of, someone or something by a group …
115feeding frenzy — noun : a frenzy of eating ; also : the excited pursuit of something by a group …
117feeding frenzy — 1) a group of sharks, or other predatory fish, attacking a whale body, a large fish or a school of fish 2) by analogy with the above, excessive media attention …
118feeding frenzy — Slang. a ruthless attack on or exploitation of someone esp. by the media. [1985 90] * * * …
119Feeding frenzy — disorderly group of people all getting and eating food, as at a function …
120feeding frenzy — Australian Slang disorderly group of people all getting and eating food, as at a function …