madcap

madcap Definition

mad·cap (mad′kap′)

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

modif.

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

madcap Synonyms

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.

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