madcap

noun

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Pronunciation: /ˈmædkæp/ / /ˈmædˌkæp/ / /ˈmæɖˌkæp/

Etymology: The noun is derived from mad + cap (“(informal) head”). The adjective is from an attributive use of the noun.

Capricious, impulsive, or reckless; also, bizarre, crazy, zany; or foolish, idiotic.
“a madcap activity a madcap idea a madcap plan”
“The film featured a madcap car chase that went right through a crowded café.”

Etymology: The noun is derived from mad + cap (“(informal) head”). The adjective is from an attributive use of the noun.

A person who acts in a capricious, impulsive, or reckless manner.
“Near-synonyms: mad lad, madlad”
“Come-on you mad-cap: Ile to the Ale-houſe vvith you preſently; […]”
A very foolish or irresponsible person; a fool, an idiot.
“[R]un around as he commands. He is a madcap and we must learn to live with him. We are in his hands.”
An insane person; a lunatic.
“VVhy vvhat a mad-cap hath heauen lent vs here?”
“Bel[lamont]. […] [W]hat place is this? / May[bery]. Bedlam iſt not? / Bel. VVhere theſe mad-men are, I neuer vvas amongſt them, as you loue me Gentlemen, lets ſee vvhat Greekes are vvithin. / […] / Bell. Pray beſtovv your name ſir vpon vs. / Full. My name is Full-moone. / Bell. You vvell deſerue this office good maiſter Full-moone: and vvhat mad-caps haue you in your houſe.”