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madman

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈmædmən/

madman means: Someone who acts without thinking enough about danger or the likely results.

noun

RECKLESS PERSONB2

Someone who acts without thinking enough about danger or the likely results.

  • He drives like a madman.
  • Only a madman would risk all our savings on that scheme.
  • She called him a madman for ignoring every warning.

Similar words: reckless person, fool

Common phrases: drive like a madman, reckless madman, act like a madman

DANGER LOVERB2

Someone who enjoys doing very dangerous things.

  • That madman loves jumping off cliffs.
  • The crowd cheered the madman on his motorcycle.
  • Even experienced climbers thought he was a madman.

Similar words: daredevil

Common phrases: stunt madman, fearless madman, madman on wheels

Questions about madman

What does madman mean?

Someone who acts without thinking enough about danger or the likely results.

What is madman in other languages?

Türkçe: deli · Español: loco · Français: fou · Deutsch: Verrückter · Italiano: pazzo · 日本語: 無鉄砲な人

How do you pronounce madman?

It is pronounced /ˈmædmən/.

How do you use madman in a sentence?

He drives like a madman. Only a madman would risk all our savings on that scheme.

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