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madcap

1 of 2noun
/ˈmædkæp/
Forms:madcaps
1

a person who behaves in a reckless or irresponsible way, often taking wild risks without considering the consequences

  • The madcap in our group suggested climbing the tower without safety gear.
  • Only a madcap would try to surf during a hurricane.
  • The novel's hero is a lovable madcap who stumbles from one wild scheme to another.
  • Her friends called her a madcap for quitting her job to join a traveling circus.
  • The madcaps in the comedy troupe thrived on chaos and unpredictability.