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harum-scarum definition

harum-scarum (her′əm sker′əm)

adjective

acting or done in a reckless or rash way; irresponsible

Etymology: < ? hare + scare + 'em

adverb

in a harum-scarum manner

noun

a harum-scarum person or action

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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