Wanton Mnemonic

Explore definitions and mnemonics for wanton.

wanton

wanton

/ˈwɒntɒn/

lewd
lustful
unchaste
inhumane
insolent
malicious merciless
abundant
extravagant
lavish
luxuriant
unrestrained
frolicsome
playful
undisciplined
unruly

Examples

lewd or lascivious woman

noun

waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently

verb

indulge in a carefree or voluptuous way of life

verb

spend wastefully

verb

become extravagant; indulge (oneself) luxuriously

verb

engage in amorous play

verb

behave extremely cruelly and brutally

verb

occurring without motivation or provocation- F.D.Roosevelt

adjective

casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior

adjective
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"Wan + Ton. Without a ton of reasons, he acts recklessly."

"Won + Ton. He carelessly won a ton, then wasted it all."

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