Madcap Definition & Meaning
madcap
- adjective
- characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation; "a hotheaded decision"; "liable to such impulsive acts as hugging strangers"; "an impetuous display of spending and gambling"; "madcap escapades"; (`brainish' is archaic)
- noun
- a reckless impetuous irresponsible person
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- What does madcap mean?
- characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation; "a hotheaded decision"; "liable to such impulsive acts as hugging strangers"; "an impetuous display of spending and gambling"; "madcap escapades"; (`brainish' is archaic) a reckless impetuous irresponsible person
- What part of speech is madcap?
- Madcap is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does madcap have?
- Madcap has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).