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

As the Norwegian press accused foreign media of “feasting on the chaos,” the start of the Olympics ushered in an outright feeding frenzy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

This feeding frenzy, called hyperphagia, drives them farther from their usual range and into neighborhood dumpsters in search of easy meals.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025

She later slammed the reporting as a "feeding frenzy", but did not deny that a conversation with Mr Biden had taken place.

From BBC • Jul. 18, 2024

But what causes the black hole’s feeding frenzy to start and later choke off again?

From Science Magazine • Jun. 17, 2024

Behind them, the feeding frenzy calmed down, and the other seabirds flew off.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown