wanton
wawn tuhn
- n lewd or lascivious woman
- v waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently
- v indulge in a carefree or voluptuous way of life
- v spend wastefully
wanton one's money away - v become extravagant; indulge (oneself) luxuriously
- v engage in amorous play
- v behave extremely cruelly and brutally
- s occurring without motivation or provocation
- s casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior
wanton behavior
- Contrary to the popular belief, lives under the arc-light are not wanton and self-indulgent.
- The building of the ornate gate outside the Prime Minister's residence, the report alleged, was a wanton waste of taxpayer's money.
- Before we can sit down for negotiations, these wanton killings have to end.