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单词 madman
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madman

noun

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

Synonyms

  • daredevil
  • devil
  • madcap
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Example Sentences

a celebrity being stalked by a madman as far as I'm concerned, anyone who likes skydiving is a madman
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

madman

noun

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

madman

noun

as in devil
a person who seeks out very dangerous or foolhardy adventures with no apparent fear as far as I'm concerned, anyone who likes skydiving is a madman

Synonyms & Similar Words

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