English Explanatory Dictionary

devil-may-care

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Carefree, reckless, irresponsible.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-devil-may-care.wav

Word forms

devil-may-care more devil-may-care most devil-may-care

Etymology

From attributive use of a shortened idiom of the original oath or expression: The devil may care, but I do not.

Synonyms

happy-go-lucky heedless imprudent rash airy at ease at peace carefree careless casual chill cool devil-may-care easy-breezy easygoing indifferent insouciant laid-back leisurely lighthearted loose mellow nonchalant pococurante relaxed serene solute tranquil unanxious unbothered unconcerned undisturbed unruffled untroubled unworried wanton daring headstrong impetuous impulsive precipitant precipitate precipitous quick-and-dirty reckless sudden temeritous
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