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tearaway vs harum-scarum

harum-scarum vs tearaway

tearaway and harum-scarum both are nouns.

tearaway and harum-scarum both are adjectives.

tearaway is not an adverb while harum-scarum is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tearaway Yes Yes No No
harum-scarum Yes Yes No Yes
As nouns, harum-scarum is a hypernym of tearaway; that is, harum-scarum is a word with a broader meaning than tearaway:
  • tearaway: a reckless and impetuous person
  • harum-scarum: a reckless impetuous irresponsible person
Other hypernyms of tearaway include daredevil, hothead, lunatic, madcap, swashbuckler.
tearaway (noun) harum-scarum (noun)
a reckless and impetuous person a reckless impetuous irresponsible person
tearaway (adjective) harum-scarum (adjective)
characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation cheerfully irresponsible
tearaway (adverb) harum-scarum (adverb)
in a wild or reckless manner
Difference between tearaway and harum-scarum

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