madcap

[ mad-kap ]

adjective

1. wildly or heedlessly impulsive; reckless; rash:

   a madcap scheme.

noun

1. a madcap person.

madcap

/ ˈmædˌkæp /

adjective

1. impulsive, reckless, or lively

noun

1. an impulsive, reckless, or lively person

Word History and Origins

Origin of madcap¹

First recorded in 1580–90; mad + cap ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of madcap¹

C16: from mad + cap (in the figurative sense: head)

Example Sentences

Raye says Overcooked - a madcap cooking simulator - is a current favourite.

From BBC

If you belong to a certain generation, you might even call the movie “madcap.”

From Los Angeles Times

"Today’s young women know that neurotic isn’t cute. Cute isn’t cute. Neither is flustered, madcap, zany, flighty, flaky, harried or hapless - all adjectives that apply to Bridget."

From BBC

Just about 20 years ago, Republican Arnold Schwarzenegger unexpectedly sprang forth on late-night television and launched his candidacy for California governor as part of a madcap vote on whether to oust Democrat Gray Davis.

From Los Angeles Times

And speaking of Cade, Sessions’ flamboyant performance as the agent of anarchy bounds across the stage with a “Spamalot”-level of madcap brio.

From Los Angeles Times