harum-scarum
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.har·um–scar·um
adjective \ˌher-əm-ˈsker-əm\Definition of HARUM-SCARUM
— harum–scarum adverb
See Origin of HARUM-SCARUM
perhaps from archaic hare to harass + scare
First Known Use: 1751
Related to HARUM-SCARUM
- Synonyms
- daredevil, devil-may-care, foolhardy, harum-scarum, hell-for-leather, irresponsible, kamikaze
- Antonyms
- responsible
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