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madcapwildly 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

madcap concept
💡 Concept

Wildly impulsive and reckless behavior

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madcap rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

After his madcap day, he threw the hubcap and gave us a recap!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈmædkæp/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈmædkæp/

🌳Etymology

Rootmad
Suffix-cap

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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🎵Rhyme

recapkneecaphubcap
recap
kneecap
hubcap

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The madcap professor forgot his pants and came to class in his pajamas.

😄 Fun example

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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

recklessimpulsivewildrashfoolhardy

Antonyms

cautiousprudentcareful

Related

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