I. -tēˌpōl -tə̇ˌ- noun
( -s )
Etymology: probably from ranty + pole, alteration of poll (head)
: a wild reckless sometimes quarrelsome person
II. adjective
: characterized by a wild unruly manner or attitude : rakish
rantipole laughter — J.B.Cabell
III. intransitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
: to act like a rantipole