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madcap
adjective mad·cap \ˈmad-ˌkap\
: very foolish or silly
Full Definition of MADCAP
: marked by capriciousness, recklessness, or foolishness
— madcap noun
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First Known Use of MADCAP
1588
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Rhymes with MADCAP
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madcap
adjective mad·cap \ˈmad-ˌkap\
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