Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

madcap

Adjective
ˈmadˌkap
Definition
An impulsive, reckless, or eccentric person or action.
Examples
  • The madcap scheme to launch a rocket from a garden made headlines.
  • Her madcap antics always leave us in stitches.
  • He has a madcap sense of humor that keeps everyone entertained.
Meaning
Madcap describes someone or something that is wildly unconventional or demonstrating a lack of consideration for risk or consequence.
Synonyms
  • Whimsical
  • Foolhardy
  • Frivolous
  • Impulsive
  • Eccentric