rabid

Everyday

1. A rabid animal has rabies, a deadly disease that makes animals angry and attack. tree →
2. Rabid means extreme and too strong in feeling: a rabid fan. tree →

In the lessons

In science and safety it is about rabies: keep away from wild animals acting strangely, and tell an adult if bitten. In everyday talk «rabid» describes very keen or extreme fans or opinions. Phrase: «rabid dog», «rabid fan».

Examples

• A rabid dog may foam at the mouth. tree →
• Never touch a bat; it could be rabid. tree →
• The fox was acting oddly and might be rabid. tree →
• He's a rabid football fan. tree →
• Rabid animals can be very dangerous. tree →
• If a wild animal bites you, see a doctor at once. tree →
• The rabid crowd shouted at the referee. tree →
• Vets vaccinate pets against rabies. tree →

Note

Pronounced RAB-id (like «rabbit» without the t). Noun of the disease: rabies. The UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand have no rabies in land animals, but bats can carry similar viruses.