Siouxsie Sioux

Gothic in its purest sense is actually a very powerful, twisted genre, but the way it was being used by by journalists - 'goff' with a double f - always seemed to me to be about tacky, harum-scarum horror, and I find that anything but scary. That wasn't what we were about at all.

British Musician

Implies a lack of consideration for consequences or others' safety.

Negative Connotation

Mainly used in casual speech or informal writing, not in formal contexts.

Informality

Often used to caution someone about careless behavior.

Behavior Warning

Can describe someone with a free-spirited, adventurous nature, but not always wisely.

Lively Spirit

Often refers to young people's impulsive actions.

Youthful Impulsivity

While critical, it’s not as harsh as calling someone irresponsible or foolish.

Not An Insult

Often used to describe a person's unpredictable or unplanned approach to life.

Life Unplanned

Use it to suggest a sense of disorder or chaos in actions or situations.

Harum-scarum

Negative Connotation

Informality

Behavior Warning

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