"headfirst" meaning in All languages combined

See headfirst on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Etymology: From head + first. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|head|first}} head + first Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} headfirst (not comparable)
  1. With the head in front; headlong. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-headfirst-en-adj-FgFwWQyq

Adverb [English]

Etymology: From head + first. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|head|first}} head + first Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} headfirst (not comparable)
  1. With the head in front; headlong. Tags: not-comparable Synonyms (with the head in front): headforemost, headlong
    Sense id: en-headfirst-en-adv-FgFwWQyq Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 7 44 49 Disambiguation of 'with the head in front': 100 0
  2. Rashly; precipitately; without deliberation; hastily. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-headfirst-en-adv-0JLeBO2h Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 7 44 49 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 3 42 56 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 2 38 60

Alternative forms

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