madman

noun — 3 senses

madman

noun

UK /ˈmædmən/ · US /ˈmædˌmæn/

Etymology From mad + -man.

1

A man who is insane or mentally disturbed.

2

A person who makes risky and questionable decisions.

3

A daredevil.

Derived terms
madman theory, semimadman

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