madcap

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Madcap Norwegian comedian Viggo Venn, known for his high-energy routines and high-vis yellow jackets, has won the latest series of Britain's Got Talent.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2023

Rock’s portraits appeared on essential album covers including the Stooges’ “Raw Power,” Joan Jett’s “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll,” Queen’s “Queen II” the Ramones’ “End of the Century” and “The Madcap Laughs” by Syd Barrett.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2021

Madcap as it sounds, it’s calm on the page.

From New York Times • Jan. 3, 2019

Jason Oliver Nixon, co-owner of design firm Madcap Cottage, is a fan of saving old furniture through reupholstering and slipcovering.

From Washington Post • Aug. 14, 2018

I think, dear—I really think—that in your place I should walk Madcap round to her stable and run indoors for a tidy-up before facing them.

From Lady Good-for-Nothing by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir