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- [mad-kap]
- /ˈmædˌkæp/
- /ˈmæd.kæp/
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- [mad-kap]
- /ˈmædˌkæp/
Definitions of madcap word
- adjective madcap wildly or heedlessly impulsive; reckless; rash: a madcap scheme. 1
- noun madcap a madcap person. 1
- noun madcap Amusingly eccentric. 1
- adjective madcap wild, crazy 1
- noun Technical meaning of madcap Math and set problems, for the Maniac II and CDC 6600. "MADCAP - A Scientific Compiler for a Displayed Formula Texbook Language", M.B. Wells, CACM 4(1):31-36 (Jan 1961). Sammet 1969, pp.271-281. Versions: Madcap 5 (1964), Madcap 6. "The Unified Data Structure Capability in Madcap 6", M.B. Wells et al, Intl J Comp Info Sci 1(3) (sep 1972). 1
- adjective madcap A madcap plan or scheme is very foolish and not likely to succeed. 0
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Origin of madcap
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1580-90; mad + cap1
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Parts of speech for Madcap
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
madcap popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for madcap
adj madcap
- wild — living in a state of nature; not tamed or domesticated: a wild animal; wild geese.
- stupid — lacking ordinary quickness and keenness of mind; dull.
- rash — acting or tending to act too hastily or without due consideration.
- brash — If you describe someone or their behaviour as brash, you disapprove of them because you think that they are too confident and aggressive.
- foolhardy — recklessly or thoughtlessly bold; foolishly rash or venturesome.
adjective madcap
- crazy — If you describe someone or something as crazy, you think they are very foolish or strange.
- wacky — odd or irrational; crazy: They had some wacky plan for selling more books.
- silly — weak-minded or lacking good sense; stupid or foolish: a silly writer.
- zany — ludicrously or whimsically comical; clownish.
- daft — If you describe a person or their behaviour as daft, you think that they are stupid, impractical, or rather strange.
noun madcap
- daredevil — Daredevil people enjoy doing physically dangerous things.
- wisecracker — a smart or facetious remark.
- funster — a person who creates or seeks fun, as a comedian or reveler.
- gagster — Joker; comedian.
- mummer — a person who wears a mask or fantastic costume while merrymaking or taking part in a pantomime, especially at Christmas and other festive seasons.
Antonyms for madcap
adj madcap
- sane — free from mental derangement; having a sound, healthy mind: a sane person.
- reasonable — agreeable to reason or sound judgment; logical: a reasonable choice for chairman.
adjective madcap
- sensible — having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment: a sensible young woman.
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