madcap

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a reckless impetuous irresponsible person
  2. adjective characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation; ; ; ; ; (`brainish' is archaic)

Etymology

The noun is derived from mad + cap (“(informal) head”). The adjective is from an attributive use of the noun.

In classic literature

Synonyms

daredevil, hothead, swashbuckler, lunatic, harum-scarum

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