Harum-scarum (Noun)
Meaning
A reckless impetuous irresponsible person.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Her brother was a harum-scarum who racked up speeding tickets and ruined the family car with his wild driving.
- After raising a harum-scarum of a daughter who flouted all authority, Mrs. Johnson was at her wit's end.
- The harum-scarum with the motorcycle was weaving recklessly in and out of lanes on the highway.
- It was a wonder that the harum-scarum who ran the small business didn't end up bankrupting the company with his rash decisions.
- The police were exasperated with the harum-scarum of a teenager who had just been arrested for the fifth time for shoplifting.