wanton meaning and definition

WANTON noun

Definition of wanton (noun)

1. lewd or lascivious woman

WANTON verb

Definition of wanton (verb)

1. waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently
   • synonyms: piddle, piddle away, trifle, wanton away
2. indulge in a carefree or voluptuous way of life
3. spend wastefully
   • "wanton one's money away"
   • synonyms: trifle away, wanton away
4. become extravagant; indulge (oneself) luxuriously
   • synonyms: luxuriate
5. engage in amorous play
6. behave extremely cruelly and brutally

WANTON adjective

Definition of wanton (adjective)

1. occurring without motivation or provocation
   • "motiveless malignity"; "unprovoked and dastardly attack"- F.D.Roosevelt
   • synonyms: motiveless, unprovoked
2. casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior
   • "her easy virtue"; "he was told to avoid loose (or light) women"; "wanton behavior"
   • synonyms: easy, light, loose, promiscuous, sluttish