madman
word
Definition
A madman is a man who acts in a crazy, unpredictable, or dangerously irrational way. It can refer both to someone who is mentally ill or to a person acting wild or reckless.
Usage & Nuances
'Madman' can be serious (referring to mental illness) or casual (meaning wild/crazy person). Using it about a real, mentally ill person can be offensive. Common in phrases like 'like a madman' to mean with great energy or recklessness. Mostly refers to men.
Example Sentences
They called him a madman, but his plan worked.
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He worked like a madman to finish the project on time.
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Don’t drive like a madman; it’s dangerous!
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He laughed like a madman when he heard the joke.
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The madman shouted at everyone on the street.
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People thought he was a madman because of his strange ideas.
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