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   madcap

   /ˈmadkap/

   adjective

   • 1. amusingly eccentric: "a surreal, madcap novel" Similar zanyeccentricridiculousunconventionalweird
   • ▪ done without considering the consequences; foolish or reckless: "a madcap scheme" Similar recklessrashhot-headeddaredevilimpulsivewilddaringadventurousheedlessthoughtlessincautiousimprudentindiscreetill-advisedhastyfoolhardyfoolishsenselessimpracticalhare-brainedinformal:crazycrackpotcrackbrainedradge

   noun

   • 1. an eccentric or reckless person.

   Word Origin late 16th century (in the sense ‘mad person’): from mad + cap1.

   Scrabble Points: 13

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   MADCAP definition: 1. used to describe silly and funny behaviour or a plan that is very silly and funny and unlikely…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of MADCAP is marked by capriciousness, recklessness, or foolishness. How to use madcap in a sentence.

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   Madcap definition: wildly or heedlessly impulsive; reckless; rash. See examples of MADCAP used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMADCAP | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   MADCAP meaning: 1. used to describe silly and funny behaviour or a plan that is very silly and funny and unlikely…. Learn more.

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   Madcap things are done in a foolish, rash, or impulsive way, without planning or thought. Your madcap adventure might include a spur-of-the-moment bus ride to a nearby city without enough money in your pocket to buy lunch.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMADCAP definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] A madcap plan or scheme is very foolish and not likely to succeed. [informal] The politicians simply flitted from one madcap scheme to another. His fast-paced novels are full of bizarre situations and madcap antics.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishmadcap adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of madcap adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.