Harum-scarum Definition
hârəm-skârəm, hărəm-skărəm
adjective
Lacking a sense of responsibility; reckless.
American Heritage
Acting or done in a reckless or rash way; irresponsible.
Webster's New World
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
adverb
With abandon; recklessly.
American Heritage
In a harum-scarum manner.
Webster's New World
Wildly, carelessly, irresponsibly.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
noun
A harum-scarum person or action.
Webster's New World
Origin of Harum-scarum
Perhaps alteration of hare 'em, scare 'em hare to frighten scare
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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