Harum-scarum (Adverb)
Meaning
In a wild or reckless manner; "dashing harum-scarum all over the place"; "running pell-mell up the stairs".
Examples
- She drove harum-scarum through the woods, ignoring the speed limit and traffic rules.
- The children were playing outside, chasing each other harum-scarum around the backyard.
- In a moment of madness, he leapt from the boat, swimming harum-scarum through the choppy waters.
- The drunken man stumbled harum-scarum through the crowded bar, spilling drinks everywhere.
- Emergency responders rushed harum-scarum to the scene, sirens blaring to clear a path.