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Definition of Madcap
1. Noun. A reckless impetuous irresponsible person.
Exact synonyms: Daredevil, Harum-scarum, Hothead, Lunatic, Swashbuckler
Generic synonyms: Adventurer, Venturer
Specialized synonyms: Tearaway
Derivative terms: Daredevil, Harum-scarum
Generic synonyms: Adventurer, Venturer
Specialized synonyms: Tearaway
Derivative terms: Daredevil, Harum-scarum
2. Adjective. Characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation. "Madcap escapades"
Exact synonyms: Brainish, Hotheaded, Impetuous, Impulsive, Tearaway
Language type: Archaicism, Archaism
Similar to: Incautious
Derivative terms: Impetuosity, Impetuousness, Impulsiveness
Language type: Archaicism, Archaism
Similar to: Incautious
Derivative terms: Impetuosity, Impetuousness, Impulsiveness
Definition of Madcap
1. a. Inclined to wild sports; delighting in rash, absurd, or dangerous amusements.
2. n. A person of wild behavior; an excitable, rash, violent person.
Definition of Madcap
1. an impulsive person [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Madcap
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