 madcap |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation | |
| Synonyms: | impetuous impulsive tearaway brainish hotheaded | |
| Examples: | "a hotheaded decision" "liable to such impulsive acts as hugging strangers" "an impetuous display of spending and gambling" "madcap escapades" (`brainish' is archaic) |
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| Related terms: | archaism incautious | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a reckless impetuous irresponsible person | |
| Synonyms: | swashbuckler hothead lunatic harum-scarum daredevil | |
| Related terms: | adventurer tearaway | |
| Similar spelling: |
matchup match-up |
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