rantipole

1 of 3

noun

rant·​i·​pole

-tēˌpōl -tə̇ˌ-

plural -s

: a wild reckless sometimes quarrelsome person

rantipole

2 of 3

adjective

"

: characterized by a wild unruly manner or attitude : rakish

rantipole laughter

—J. B. Cabell

rantipole

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intransitive verb

"

-ed/-ing/-s

: to act like a rantipole

Word History

Etymology

Noun

probably from ranty + pole, alteration of poll (head)

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