harum-scarum meaning and definition

HARUM-SCARUM noun

Definition of harum-scarum (noun)

1. a reckless impetuous irresponsible person
   • synonyms: daredevil, hothead, lunatic, madcap, swashbuckler

HARUM-SCARUM adjective

Definition of harum-scarum (adjective)

1. cheerfully irresponsible
   • "carefree with his money"; "freewheeling urban youths"; "had a harum-scarum youth"
   • synonyms: carefree, devil-may-care, freewheeling, happy-go-lucky, slaphappy

HARUM-SCARUM adverb

Definition of harum-scarum (adverb)

1. in a wild or reckless manner
   • "dashing harum-scarum all over the place"; "running pell-mell up the stairs"
   • synonyms: pell-mell