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What does wanton mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word wanton? Here's what it means.

Adjective
  1. (obsolete) Undisciplined, unruly; not able to be controlled.
  2. (obsolete) Playful, sportive; being merry or carefree (often used figuratively).
  3. (obsolete) Self-indulgent, fond of excess; luxurious.
  4. Capricious, reckless of morality, justice etc.; acting without regard for the law or the well-being of others; gratuitous.
  5. (obsolete) Extravagant, unrestrained; excessive (of speech or thought).
Noun
  1. A pampered or coddled person.
  2. An overly playful person; a trifler.
  3. A self-indulgent person, fond of excess.
Verb
  1. (intransitive) To rove and ramble without restraint, rule, or limit; to revel; to play loosely; to frolic.
  2. (transitive) To waste or squander, especially in pleasure (often with away).
  3. (intransitive) To act wantonly; to be lewd or lascivious.
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