a reckless, impulsive, or uninhibited person, orig. esp. a girl
Origin of madcap
mad + cap, figurative, figuratively for head reckless, uninhibited, or zany: madcap pranks
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madcap
adjective
Behaving or acting impulsively or rashly; wild.
Origin of madcap
mad cap 1 headRelated Forms:
- mad′cap′
noun
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Adjective
(comparative more madcap, superlative most madcap)
- impulsive, hasty or reckless; capricious.
- The film featured a madcap car chase that went right through a crowded café.
Usage notes
Especially used for adventurous activities.
Noun
(plural madcaps)
- An impulsive, hasty, capricious person.
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