harum-scarum

adjective

har·​um-scar·​um ˌher-əm-ˈsker-əm How to pronounce harum-scarum (audio)
Synonyms of harum-scarumnext
: reckless, irresponsible
harum-scarum adverb

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Examples of harum-scarum in a Sentence

a harum-scarum dash through the crowded terminal to make the flight

Word History

Etymology

perhaps from archaic hare to harass + scare

First Known Use

1751, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of harum-scarum was in 1751

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Hartwell

harum-scarum

Hārūn ar-Rashīd

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“Harum-scarum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/harum-scarum. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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harum-scarum

adjective
har·​um-scar·​um
ˌhar-əm-ˈskar-əm,
ˌher-əm-ˈsker-
: reckless, irresponsible
harum-scarum adverb
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