harum-scarum

Meanings

Adjective

Adverb

  • wildly, carelessly, irresponsibly

Noun

  • A giddy, rash person.

Origin

  • Uncertain. Likely from hare#Etymology 2 'em and scare; alternately the first element may be from hare#Etymology 1, or the second element may be a variant of stare. Attested from the late 17th century.

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