madman

Definition

  • noun: a man who has severe mental illness
  • noun: a man who is or acts as if insane
  • synonyms: lunatic, bedlamite, raver

Examples

  • He is a 'madman' out on the ski slopes. [=he is an extremely daring or reckless skier]

  • He drives 'like a madman'. [=he drives very recklessly]

  • a celebrity being stalked by a 'madman'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) But now I have a new chance. Can I have the ticket back? We have one little... hiccup. - What do you mean? - Benedict has the ticket. The madman with the glass eye? - How are you getting back? - Good question. But I would not want to nit-pick, right, Danny? Just follow my lead. (..)
    1993 Last Action Hero