Madcap (Noun)
Meaning
A reckless impetuous irresponsible person.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- She had a reputation for being a madcap driver, always speeding through the city streets without a care for anyone's safety.
- His madcap wife had convinced him to quit his job and run off to Europe with her, leaving their friends and family to wonder at their impulsive decision.
- The madcap antics of the rock star had become legendary, with stories of trashed hotel rooms and outrageous parties making headlines around the world.
- His friend's madcap scheme to start a business selling gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches on the street corner had surprisingly turned out to be a huge success.
- Her madcap ex-boyfriend had a habit of making grandiose promises he never kept, and their friends had learned to take his boasts with a grain of salt.