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maniacal
ma·ni·a·cal [ mə n ək'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. an offensive term meaning so uncontrolled as to appear to be affected by mania
2. an offensive term meaning characteristic of or indicative of mania

ma·ni·a·cal·ly adverb
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