Synonyms of madcap

Noun

1. daredevil, madcap, hothead, swashbuckler, lunatic, harum-scarum, adventurer, venturer

usage: a reckless impetuous irresponsible person

Adjective

1. hotheaded, impulsive, impetuous, madcap, tearaway(prenominal), brainish, incautious (vs. cautious)

usage: 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)

Definition and meaning of madcap (Dictionary)