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madcap
adjective
noun
Characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation
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adjective
Characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation
“A hotheaded decision”
noun
A reckless impetuous irresponsible person
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A hotheaded decision
Liable to such impulsive acts as hugging strangers
An impetuous display of spending and gambling
Madcap escapade
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