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headlong

/ˈhɛdlɑŋ/

verb

Meaning

  • To precipitate.

adjective

Meaning

  • Precipitous.

  • Plunging downwards head foremost.

  • Rushing forward without restraint.

  • Reckless, impetuous.

adverb

Meaning

  • With the head first or down.

  • With an unrestrained forward motion.

    "Figures out today show the economy plunging headlong into recession."

  • Rashly; precipitately; without deliberation, in haste, hastily