Madcap: meaning, definitions and examples
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madcap
[ หmรฆdkรฆp ]
character, behavior
Madcap describes someone or something that is amusingly eccentric or unorthodox. It often refers to impulsive actions or ideas that are spontaneous and lacking in restraint. This term can evoke a sense of whimsy and light-heartedness. The madcap persona tends to engage in playful activities that may be chaotic but are ultimately entertaining.
Synonyms
crazy, foolhardy, reckless, whimsical, zany
Examples of usage
- Their madcap adventure took them all over the city.
- He has a madcap sense of humor that everyone enjoys.
- The movie features a madcap character who always gets into trouble.
Translations
Translations of the word "madcap" in other languages:
๐ต๐น maluco
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคพเคเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช verrรผckt
๐ฎ๐ฉ gila
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะพะถะตะฒัะปัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ szalony
๐ฏ๐ต ็ใฃใ
๐ซ๐ท farfelu
๐ช๐ธ loco
๐น๐ท delice
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฏธ์น
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฌููู
๐จ๐ฟ ลกรญlenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ ลกialenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ฏ็็
๐ธ๐ฎ nor
๐ฎ๐ธ geรฐveikur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตัะฐะปะฐาฃ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dษlil
๐ฒ๐ฝ loco
Etymology
The term 'madcap' originated in the early 17th century, combining 'mad,' meaning crazy or insane, with 'cap,' which refers to a hat or cap worn on the head. The imagery it evokes suggests someone who is so mad that they would do something capricious or silly without a care for the consequences. Over time, 'madcap' evolved to describe not just insane behavior, but also amusing and unpredictable characters and events within literature and popular culture. The playfulness associated with the term has contributed to its use in various contexts, from describing light-hearted antics in comedy to characters in childrenโs stories. It has been used in a variety of works, demonstrating its versatility in depicting whimsical, energetic individuals who embrace a carefree lifestyle.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #34,018 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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- 34015 bareness
- 34016 dipstick
- 34017 pluperfect
- 34018 madcap
- 34019 misbehaved
- 34020 blackmailer
- 34021 pugnacity
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