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madcaps

noun

plural of madcap

as in devils

a person who seeks out very dangerous or foolhardy adventures with no apparent fear an incorrigible madcap who loves drag racing and white-water rafting

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Researchers have also documented the phenomenon in dogs, Tasmanian devils, and some kinds of clams and other shellfish.

— Adam Cohen, Oklahoman, 18 Aug. 2026
In 2025, two Tasmanian devils arrived at the Australian Outback exhibit.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026

Definition of devils

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In the late aughts, the futuristic cowboys of Mexico’s tribal guarachero boom launched superstars like 3BallMTY and Erick Rincón, laying the percussive foundation for Colombia’s guaracha takeover of the following decade and breakouts like Fumaratto.

— Richard Villegas, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026
And while his animals could pass through the vehicle barriers, the cowboys herding them could not.

— Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of cowboys

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That's exactly what made the first season of The Mandalorian feel so special, and Galactic Racer hits that same stride by exploring a galactic underground racing ring, where a bunch of daredevils hurtle across planets while blowing each other up.

— Hayes Madsen, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2026
And then there are the daredevils who challenge fate, only to realize too late that nature does not bargain.

— Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of daredevils

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Nothing’s really changed except the weather and the fact that more madmen have the keys to the kingdom.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
First, as Americans, by the madmen who strike at our nation, at our physical, mental and emotional core.

— Reshma Memon Yaqub, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026

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