madcap Hear it!

madcap Definition

mad·cap (madkap′)

noun

a reckless, impulsive, or uninhibited person, orig. esp. a girl

Etymology: mad + cap, fig. for head

adjective

reckless, uninhibited, or zany madcap pranks

madcap Synonyms

madcap

modif.

frivolous, foolish, wild, impulsive, impetuous, daring, adventurous; see also rash, stupid 1.

madcap Synonyms

madcap

n.

daredevil, hothead, prankster, adventuress; see adventurer 1.

madcap Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • similar: The track eventually develops into something not too dissimilar to ' Dayvan Cowboy ' , with similar madcap drumming toward the end.

Modifies a noun

  • antic: The ensemble tackled the songs with gusto and raised laughs with their madcap antics both on and off the stage.
  • comedy: This madcap slapstick comedy looks pretty funny from the trailer.
  • adventure: Young readers are sure to enjoy the madcap adventures of Sir Gadabout, the Worst Knight in the World.
  • scheme: Why cannot someone, anyone stop the madcap schemes?
  • idea: The fans, of course, strongly oppose all these madcap ideas.
  • mix: Late Cathy Burton A madcap mix of late night stuff.

Browse dictionary entries near madcap

  1. madame
  2. madam
  3. Madagascar
  4. mad money
  5. mad cow disease
  6. mad
  7. macumba
  8. macule
  9. maculation
  10. maculate
  1. MADD
  2. madden
  3. maddening
  4. madder
  5. madding
  6. maddish
  7. made
  8. made easy
  9. made over
  10. made-to-order