harum-scarum | Amarkosh

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

Meaning : A reckless impetuous irresponsible person.

Synonyms : daredevil, hothead, lunatic, madcap, swashbuckler

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

Meaning : In a wild or reckless manner.

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

Synonyms : pell-mell

demolish (verb)
Destroy completely.

dispose (verb)
Give, sell, or transfer to another.

most (adjective)
(superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number.

stethoscope (noun)
A medical instrument for listening to the sounds generated inside the body.

cockroach (noun)
Any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects. Some are domestic pests.

wear away (verb)
Cut away in small pieces.

fruitfully (adverb)
In a productive way.

cut short (verb)
Interrupt before its natural or planned end.

changeover (noun)
An event that results in a transformation.

wage increase (noun)
The amount a salary is increased.