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Definition of Harum-scarum
1. Noun. A reckless impetuous irresponsible person.
Exact synonyms: Daredevil, Hothead, Lunatic, Madcap, Swashbuckler
Generic synonyms: Adventurer, Venturer
Specialized synonyms: Tearaway
Derivative terms: Daredevil
Generic synonyms: Adventurer, Venturer
Specialized synonyms: Tearaway
Derivative terms: Daredevil
2. Adjective. Cheerfully irresponsible. "Had a harum-scarum youth"
Exact synonyms: Carefree, Devil-may-care, Freewheeling, Happy-go-lucky, Slaphappy
Similar to: Irresponsible
Derivative terms: Carefreeness
Similar to: Irresponsible
Derivative terms: Carefreeness
3. Adverb. In a wild or reckless manner. "Running pell-mell up the stairs"
Exact synonyms: Pell-mell
Lexicographical Neighbors of Harum-scarum
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