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   Head·long

   /ˈhedˌlôNG/

   

   adverb

   • 1. with the head foremost: "he fell headlong into the tent" Similar head foremosthead firston one's headdivingOpposite feet first
   • 2. in a rush; with reckless haste: "those who rush headlong to join in the latest craze" Similar without thinkingwithout forethoughtprecipitatelyprecipitouslyimpetuouslyrashlyrecklesslycarelesslyheedlesslyhastilyin hastehead firsthead over heelsOpposite cautiously

   adjective

   • 1. extremely or recklessly hasty: "a headlong dash through the house"

   Word Origin Middle Englishheadling (from head + the adverbial suffix -ling), altered in late Middle English by association with -long.

   Scrabble Points: 13

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