madcap Meaning & Definition
What Does Madcap Mean?
As a noun, madcap means A person who acts in a capricious, impulsive, or reckless manner. It is also used to mean A very foolish or irresponsible person; a fool, an idiot. As an adjective, it means Capricious, impulsive, or reckless; also, bizarre, crazy, zany; or foolish, idiotic. As an adjective, it means Impulsive, hasty or reckless; capricious.
Madcap in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈmædkæp/ |
| Synonyms | impetuous, impulsive and lunatic |
| Plural | madcaps |
| Comparative / superlative | more madcap, most madcap |
Madcap Definition (Noun)
- A person who acts in a capricious, impulsive, or reckless manner.
- A very foolish or irresponsible person; a fool, an idiot.
- An insane person; a lunatic.
Madcap as an Adjective
- Capricious, impulsive, or reckless; also, bizarre, crazy, zany; or foolish, idiotic.
a madcap activity a madcap idea a madcap plan
Noun
- An impulsive, hasty, capricious person.
Adjective
- Impulsive, hasty or reckless; capricious.
The film featured a madcap car chase that went right through a crowded café.
Synonyms of Madcap
Madcap in a Sentence
a madcap activity a madcap idea a madcap plan
The film featured a madcap car chase that went right through a crowded café.
Word Forms & Grammar
madcap (plural madcaps)
madcap (comparative more madcap, superlative most madcap)
Words That Rhyme With Madcap
Origin of Madcap
The noun is derived from mad + cap (“(informal) head”). The adjective is from an attributive use of the noun.[1]
Common Questions About Madcap
Is madcap a noun or an adjective?
Madcap is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is another word for madcap?
Close synonyms of madcap are impetuous, impulsive and lunatic. See the full list of madcap synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of madcap?
The plural of madcap is madcaps.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of madcap?
The comparative form is more madcap and the superlative form is most madcap.