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    [Adjective]  | "har*um-scar*um" | \ ˌher-əm-ˈsker-əm \


    1: reckless, irresponsible


    Origin: 1751 ;

     Perhaps from archaic hare to harass + scare;

    [Adjective]  | "harum-scarum" 


    1: having or showing a lack of concern for the consequences of one's actions;


      * e.g., " ... a harum-scarum dash through the crowded terminal to make the flight "





    [Adverb]  | "harum-scarum" 


    1: in a confused and reckless manner;


      * e.g., " ... tossed everything harum-scarum from the closet in a desperate attempt to find her shoes "



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     [ "Harum Scarum" ]

    1:  Film starring Elvis Presley released in 1965, in which the popular singer travels to the Middle-East and is forced to assassinate people. Generally considered to be one of the entertainer's weaker movies.

      * e.g.,  ...  Did you ever see Harum Scarum? Even as an Elvis fan I was slightly disappointed. 


     [ "Harum Scarum" ]

    2:  Anarchic and mythological war of the sexes as depicted in Daniel Clowes' graphic novel, 'Like a Velvet Glove Cast in Iron'. In the book members of the female sex, led by the charismatic naturist Godfrey, rise up and begin using terrorist acts to subvert male authority. Eventually they storm the White House and hold the president ransom. While not the main focus of the comic it is nonetheless quite a spooky sub-plot.

      * e.g.,  ...  Harum Scarum man! The war of the sexes! You dig? 

     [ "HARUM SCARUM" ]

    1: this is when sombodyparticlularly a femaleis very unattractive

      * e.g.,  ... boy1:yo did you see that girl who walked by? 

     [ "Harum Scarum" ]

    1: Known for their awkward association with birds (both the human and chicken kind) Not good at communicating. Overly enthusiastic with flavours. Particularly ginger, tumeric and wild garlic. Broken if they witness an animal excreting. Occasionally appalled but considers them- self’s ‘at one’ with nature. Someone who likes to use long words that they or no one else actually understands. Only interested in girls with an accent after exhausting local supplies. Not in the slightest bit interested in e-bikes.

      * e.g.,  ... Person 1 “Hey, I was thinking of coming out as Harum Scarum, do you think people will be cool with me?” Person 2 “I’d suggest admitting you’re gay instead, it’ll come as no surprise and I think it’ll be good to get it off your chest” 

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