madman

noun

mad·​man ˈmad-ˌman How to pronounce madman (audio)
-mən
: a man who is or acts as if insane

Examples of madman in a Sentence

a celebrity being stalked by a madman as far as I'm concerned, anyone who likes skydiving is a madman
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Along the way, there are stops at the legendary studio-trashing tornado unleashed by John Belushi favorites hardcore punk madmen Fear, as well as Ashlee Simpson’s 2004 lip synch fiasco. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 24 Jan. 2025 But as Trump embraces the madman theory of international relations, Fick worries that China, too, is becoming increasingly reckless. Eric Geller, WIRED, 16 Jan. 2025 Joey, Chaz, Tobey, Eddie, and Jake are just a group of guys celebrating Halloween in West Hollywood when a madman goes off and starts taking people out. Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 12 June 2024 But even magic theaters for madmen are more interesting when someone is with you. Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 4 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for madman 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of madman was in the 14th century

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“Madman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/madman. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.

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madman

noun
mad·​man ˈmad-ˌman How to pronounce madman (audio)
-mən
: a man who is or who acts as if mentally unsound

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