feeding frenzy

American  

noun

1. Slang. a ruthless attack on or exploitation of someone especially by the media.

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feeding frenzy British  

noun

1. a phenomenon in which aquatic predators, esp sharks, become so excited when eating that they attack each other

2. a period of intense excitement over or interest in a person or thing

   the media erupt into a feeding frenzy

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Etymology

Origin of feeding frenzy

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

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feeding frenzy

“It’s a feeding frenzy right now. Corp dev is everywhere,” Callaway said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026

The biggest surprise appeared after the black hole's feeding frenzy had mostly died down.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026

Over the past 30 years, the Beckhams have navigated a media landscape that has morphed from a tabloid feeding frenzy into a social media free-for-all, so the instinct to protect their image is perhaps understandable.

From BBC ● Jan. 20, 2026

“The dot-com boom was a feeding frenzy where stupid companies went public, but Napster was a legit technology,” Menn said.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2024

Jack marveled for a brief moment at her feeding frenzy, then threw himself on the food with even more enthusiasm than the princess was showing.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley