What is the meaning of madcap?

noun

A reckless impetuous irresponsible person.
- synonyms: daredevil, hothead, swashbuckler, lunatic, harum-scarum

adjective

Characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation."a hotheaded decision"; "liable to such impulsive acts as hugging strangers"; "an impetuous display of spending and gambling"; "madcap escapades"; (`brainish' is archaic)
- synonyms: hotheaded, impulsive, impetuous, tearaway, brainish

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