RANTIPOLE


Meaning of RANTIPOLE in English

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

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