Advertisement
Advertisement
harum-scarum
[ hair-uhm-skair-uhm, har-uhm-skar-uhm ]
adjective
- reckless; rash; irresponsible:
He had a harum-scarum youth.
Synonyms: scatterbrained, giddy, impetuous, impulsive, erratic
- disorganized; uncontrolled.
Synonyms: scatterbrained, giddy, impetuous, impulsive, erratic
adverb
- recklessly; wildly:
He ran harum-scarum all over the place.
noun
- a reckless person.
- reckless or unpredictable behavior or action.
harum-scarum
/ ˈhɛərəmˈskɛərəm /
adjective
- in a reckless way or of a reckless nature
noun
- a person who is impetuous or rash
Other Words From
- harum-scarum·ness noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of harum-scarum1
Word History and Origins
Origin of harum-scarum1
Example Sentences
Amy ran down again then, in her usual harum-scarum fashion, and the conversation became general.
And one would scarcely suspect harum-scarum Bobby Hargrew of engineering such a delicate bit of business.
Chloe paused in her harum-scarum sweeping, and said, with a look and tone almost defiant, "I don't want to marry Tom."
Rhody laughed: 'I didn't mention any names,' said she; 'but I know good driving from harum-scarum, wherever I see it.'
Bench, they say, is religious; Gowen has written verses; Parsons generally harum-scarum.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse