madcap
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madcap
- /ˈmædkæp/ UK
- /ˈmædˌkæp/ US
- /ˈmæɖˌkæp/ South Asia
Where it comes from
The noun is derived from mad + cap (“(informal) head”). The adjective is from an attributive use of the noun.
noun madcaps · mad-cap · mad cap
- A person who acts in a capricious, impulsive, or reckless manner. Near-synonyms: mad lad, madlad
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A very foolish or irresponsible person; a fool, an idiot.
[R]un around as he commands. He is a madcap and we must learn to live with him. We are in his hands.
Similar: fathead, alcatote, asshat, arsehole, asshole, bayard, berk, birdbrain, blither, bobchin, bonehead, bozo
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An insane person; a lunatic.
VVhy vvhat a mad-cap hath heauen lent vs here?
Similar: madhead, crazyhead, madman, basket case, basket weaver, crack, crackpot, crazy, dingbat, eccentric, fruit and nut case, fruit cake
adjective more madcap · most madcap · mad-cap · mad cap
- Capricious, impulsive, or reckless; also, bizarre, crazy, zany; or foolish, idiotic. a madcap activity a madcap idea a madcap plan
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noun person who acts in a capricious, impulsive, or reckless manner
| Русский | сумасбро́д sumasbród |
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