: marked by capriciousness, recklessness, or foolishness
madcap
noun
Examples of madcap in a Sentence
a madcap scheme to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel
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Beyond his undeniable political pedigree (and dual business and law degrees), he’s also recently found a following for his madcap, young voter-friendly political commentary.
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Jack Schlossberg, Vogue, 26 June 2024
In a madcap twist based on actual events, a mix-up at the clinic results in each mom-to-be carrying the other one’s baby.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 14 June 2024
Strange Worlds: Improvised Science Fiction Sea Tea Comedy Theater, 15 Asylum St., Hartford
The madcap improvers of the Sea Tea Improv empire put on their space-age thinking caps to create unique science fiction scenarios.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2024
The movie’s multiple-choice ending only underscores just how little the mystery matters in this madcap comedy.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 2 Feb. 2024
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Jack Schlossberg, Vogue, 26 June 2024
In a madcap twist based on actual events, a mix-up at the clinic results in each mom-to-be carrying the other one’s baby.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 14 June 2024
Strange Worlds: Improvised Science Fiction Sea Tea Comedy Theater, 15 Asylum St., Hartford
The madcap improvers of the Sea Tea Improv empire put on their space-age thinking caps to create unique science fiction scenarios.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2024
The movie’s multiple-choice ending only underscores just how little the mystery matters in this madcap comedy.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 2 Feb. 2024
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“Madcap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/madcap. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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