madcap — wildly impulsive; reckless and rash
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: wildly impulsive; reckless and rash
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmædkæp/
Korean meaning: 무모하고 충동적인, 경솔한
Korean pronunciation: 매드-캡 (강세: 매드)
Example Sentences
- The madcap professor forgot his pants and came to class in his pajamas.
- Their madcap road trip involved sleeping in a haunted motel and accidentally joining a circus.
- The movie was full of madcap humor that had everyone laughing uncontrollably.
madcap
ADJECTIVE//ˈmædkæp//
wildly impulsive; reckless and rash
Wildly impulsive and reckless behavior
After his madcap day, he threw the hubcap and gave us a recap!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From the archaic English word 'madcap' combining 'mad' (meaning crazy or wild) with 'cap' (referring to a head covering or the head itself), likely influenced by the Middle English playful spirit. The term emerged in the 16th century to describe wild, reckless behavior as if one's head were covered with madness.
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📝Examples
“The madcap professor forgot his pants and came to class in his pajamas.”
“Their madcap road trip involved sleeping in a haunted motel and accidentally joining a circus.”
“The movie was full of madcap humor that had everyone laughing uncontrollably.”
“His madcap idea to propose via flash mob actually worked perfectly.”
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