Definition of Headlong

Adverb: headlong  'hed,long [N. Amer], 'hed,lóng [Brit]

1. With the head foremost
   "the runner slid headlong into third base";
   - headfirst
    
2. At breakneck speed
   "burst headlong through the gate";
   - precipitately
    
3. In a hasty and foolhardy manner
   "he fell headlong in love with his cousin";
   - rashly

Adjective: headlong  'hed,long [N. Amer], 'hed,lóng [Brit]

1. Excessively quick
   "a headlong rush to sell";
   - hasty, Gadarene, gadarene
    
2. With the head foremost
   "a headlong dive into the pool";
   - headfirst

See also:
headlocks
headman

Anagrams containing the word headlong

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