Madcap
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmædkæp/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Madcap is a noun meaning A person who acts in a capricious, impulsive, or reckless manner.
Meaning
A person who acts in a capricious, impulsive, or reckless manner.
More Meanings
- (South Asia) A very foolish or irresponsible person; a fool, an idiot.
- Capricious, impulsive, or reckless; also, bizarre, crazy, zany; or foolish, idiotic.
- (obsolete, rare) An insane person; a lunatic.
Example Sentences
Near-synonyms: mad lad, madlad
VVhy vvhat a mad-cap hath heauen lent vs here?
Lord, that ſuch a Mad-Cap as I ſhould ever live to be jealous!
Come-on you mad-cap: Ile to the Ale-houſe vvith you preſently; […]
Word Forms
- madcaps
- mad-cap
- mad cap
Synonyms for madcap
Depending on context, synonyms include madlad, fathead, alcatote, asshat, arsehole, asshole.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include harum-scarum, tearaway, hothead, brainish, hotheaded, impetuous.
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