ram·pant 
/ˈræmpənt/ adjective
/ˈræmpənt/ adjective [more rampant; most rampant] 1 usually disapproving — used to describe something that is very common or that is spreading very quickly and in a way that is difficult to control ▪ There is evidence of rampant corruption in the local government. ▪ rampant crime/disease ▪ Rumors of her engagement were rampant. = Rumors of her engagement ran rampant. [=there were many rumors that she was engaged to be married] 2 : growing quickly and in a way that is difficult to control
▪ a weed that's rampant in this area
▪ a weed that's rampant in this area
— ram·pant·ly adverb
