HEADLONG


Meaning of HEADLONG in English

adj.

Pronunciation: - ' lo ̇ ŋ

Function: adverb

Etymology: Middle English hedlong, alteration of hedling, from hed head

Date: 14th century

1 : HEADFIRST 1

2 : without deliberation : RECKLESSLY <rushes headlong into danger>

3 : without pause or delay

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