Madcap
(adjective)
- Wildly or recklessly impulsive, unpredictable and carefree.
- Acting in a wild and impulsive way, foolhardy.
Origin:
The word madcap comes from the phrase "mad cap" which means a person who acts in a wild or reckless manner. it has been in use since the 16th century. .
Examples:
- He had a reputation for being a madcap, always getting into trouble and doing crazy things.
- She had a madcap sense of humor, always joking and making people laugh.
- His madcap ideas often got him into trouble, but he never seemed to learn from his mistakes.
- She had a madcap energy that was infectious, always making people feel alive and excited.
- The young prince's madcap antics often worried his parents, but he always managed to land on his feet.