wanton

  1. Adjective.  (obsolete) Undisciplined, unruly; not able to be controlled.
  2. Adjective.  Lewd, immoral; sexually open, unchaste.
  3. Adjective.  (obsolete) Playful, sportive; being merry or carefree (often used figuratively).
  4. Adjective.  (obsolete) Self-indulgent, fond of excess; luxurious.
  5. Adjective.  Capricious, reckless of morality, justice etc.; acting without regard for the law or the well-being of others; gratuitous.
  6. Adjective.  (obsolete) Extravagant, unrestrained; excessive (of speech or thought).
  7. Noun.  A pampered or coddled person.
  8. Noun.  An overly playful person.
  9. Noun.  A self-indulgent person, fond of excess.
  10. Noun.  (archaic) A lewd or immoral person, especially a prostitute.
  11. Verb.  (intransitive) To act wantonly; become wanton.
  12. Verb.  (transitive) To waste or squander, especially in pleasure (often with ''away'').

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