madman

noun
UK: /ˈmædmən/
US: /ˈmædmæn/

  1. A person who is mentally ill and behaves in a crazy or uncontrolled way.

    1. The madman shouted on the street, causing a disturbance.
    2. They locked the supposed madman away, fearing his unpredictable behavior could lead to harm.

  2. A person who does things that are very foolish or dangerous.

    1. Only a madman would drive that fast on such a busy road.
    2. He's a complete madman for volunteering to jump out of a plane without any training.

Synonyms

lunatic maniac fool daredevil

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "madman" in English means: A person who is mentally ill and behaves in a crazy or uncontrolled way., A person who does things that are very foolish or dangerous..

The phonetic transcription of "madman" is /ˈmædmən/ in British English and /ˈmædmæn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "madman": lunatic, maniac, fool, daredevil.

Example usage of "madman": "The madman shouted on the street, causing a disturbance.". More examples on the page.