"harebrained" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: harebrained [positive], more harebrained [comparative], most harebrained [superlative]
Etymology: hare + brained Etymology templates: {{compound|hare|brained}} hare + brained Head templates: {{adj|more=true}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A harebrained idea or plan is absurd, foolish or stupid.
    Sense id: simple-harebrained-en-adj-9TNKudHU
  2. A harebrained person is silly.
    Sense id: simple-harebrained-en-adj-CCw5kDVe
     
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