Very frightened, and unable to react sensibly because of panic.

(sports) In motocross, the revving of the airborne engine, if the front wheel of the bike is too low after executing a jump. The purpose is to accelerate the rotation of the rear tire, thereby raising the front end of the bike.

An emergency button which, when pressed, alerts authorities of danger or triggers an alarm system.

A sudden period of intense anxiety, mounting physiological arousal, fear, stomach problems and discomfort that are associated with a variety of somatic and cognitive symptoms.

An anxiety disorder involving severe recurring panic attacks.

A device that allows a rope or cable to be released quickly and easily, such as one made for horses with a ring that instantly releases anything attached to the snap.

A safe room.

(computing) On Unix-derived operating systems, an action taken by the operating system when it cannot recover from a fatal error.

plural of panic attack

(informal) Hysteria regarding the presence of (new) Hispanic immigrants.