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HARUM-SCARUM

(noun, adverb, adj.sat)
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Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Harum-Scarum.

Harum-Scarum - as a noun

A reckless impetuous irresponsible person

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
daredevilhotheadlunaticmadcapswashbuckler
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adventurerventurer
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Harum-Scarum - as an adverb

In a wild or reckless manner

Example: "Dashing harum-scarum all over the place"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pell-mell

Harum-Scarum - as an adjective satellite

Cheerfully irresponsible

Example: "Carefree with his money"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
carefreedevil-may-carefreewheelinghappy-go-luckyslaphappy

Example Sentences

"He's such a harum-scarum, always getting into trouble."
"The children were running around the park in a harum-scarum manner."
"I can't keep up with your harum-scarum lifestyle anymore."
"His harum-scarum attitude often leads to accidents."
"The movie was a harum-scarum of action and comedy."
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Is HARUM-SCARUM a valid Scrabble word?
No, harum-scarum is NOT valid for Scrabble
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Is HARUM-SCARUM a valid Words With Friends word?
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