madcap

pronunciation

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  • Noun:
    a reckless impetuous irresponsible person
  • Adjective:
    characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation

Word Origin

madcap
1580s, noun and adjective, from mad (adj.) + cap, used here figuratively for “head.” Related: Madcappery.

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