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

The result, he says, was a flat-out feeding frenzy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 8, 2025

As rumblings emerged that there probably would be a new southeast Los Angeles County congressional seat — later confirmed by the official maps released last week — political watchers braced for a full-on feeding frenzy.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 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

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