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