HARUM-SCARUM
\hˈɑːɹəmskˈɑːɹəm], \hˈɑːɹəmskˈɑːɹəm], \h_ˈɑː_ɹ_ə_m_s_k_ˈɑː_ɹ_ə_m]\
Definitions of HARUM-SCARUM
- 2006 - WordNet 3.0
- 2011 - English Dictionary Database
- 1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
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a reckless impetuous irresponsible person
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in a wild or reckless manner; "dashing harum-scarum all over the place"; "running pell-mell up the stairs"
By Princeton University
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