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Meaning of word harum-scarum from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

harum-scarum noun

Meaning : A reckless impetuous irresponsible person.

Synonyms : daredevil, hothead, lunatic, madcap, swashbuckler

harum-scarum adjective

Meaning : Cheerfully irresponsible.

Example : Carefree with his money.
Freewheeling urban youths.
Had a harum-scarum youth.

Synonyms : carefree, devil-may-care, freewheeling, happy-go-lucky, slaphappy

harum-scarum adverb

Meaning : In a wild or reckless manner.

Example : Dashing harum-scarum all over the place.
Running pell-mell up the stairs.

Synonyms : pell-mell

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चर्चित शब्द

palatalized (adjective)
Produced with the front of the tongue near or touching the hard palate (as `y') or with the blade of the tongue near the hard palate (as `ch' in `chin' or `j' in `gin').

palatine bone (noun)
Either of two irregularly shaped bones that form the back of the hard palate and helps to form the nasal cavity and the floor of the orbits.

thief (noun)
A criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it.

victimisation (noun)
An act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly).

palsgrave (noun)
(Middle Ages) the lord of a palatinate who exercised sovereign powers over his lands.

entertainment (noun)
An activity that is diverting and that holds the attention.

sugar (noun)
A white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative.

palatalised (adjective)
Produced with the front of the tongue near or touching the hard palate (as `y') or with the blade of the tongue near the hard palate (as `ch' in `chin' or `j' in `gin').

victimization (noun)
Adversity resulting from being made a victim.

bog down (verb)
Get stuck while doing something.