madman
Madman (noun) means a man who behaves in an insane, irrational, or extremely reckless way. Example: “He drove like a madman to get to the hospital in time.”
How to use madman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA man acting wildly, irrationally, or with reckless disregard for danger.
Often used loosely and hyperbolically for reckless behavior rather than literal mental illness; some consider it insensitive in clinical contexts.
Word forms
madmen plural
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Etymology
A compound of mad and man.
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Rhymes for madman
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What does “madman” mean?
The word “madman” means a man who behaves in an insane, irrational, or extremely reckless way. In plain terms, a man acting wildly, irrationally, or with reckless disregard for danger.
How do you pronounce “madman”?
“Madman” is pronounced MAD-muhn (/ˈmædˌmæn/ in IPA).
How do you use “madman” in a sentence?
Here is “madman” used in a sentence: “He drove like a madman to get to the hospital in time.”
What part of speech is “madman”?
“Madman” is a noun.
Is “madman” a common word?
“Madman” is an uncommon word in modern English.