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devil-may-care Definition

devil-may-care (dev′əl mā ker′)

adjective

reckless or careless; happy-go-lucky

devil-may-care Synonyms

devil-may-care

modif.

defiant, reckless, flippant; see careless 1, jaunty, nonchalant, rash.

devil-may-care Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

attitude: The quirky characters, unexpected wit and sheer devil-may-care attitude make it all work.