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Dictionary definition for: Wanton

1. (n) lewd or lascivious woman

2. (v) waste time; spend one''s time idly or inefficiently

3. (s) occurring without motivation or provocation; "motiveless malignity" "unprovoked and dastardly attack"- F.D.Roosevelt

4. (v) indulge in a carefree or voluptuous way of life

5. (s) casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior; "her easy virtue" "he was told to avoid loose (or light) women" "wanton behavior"

6. (v) spend wastefully; "wanton one''s money away"

7. (v) become extravagant; indulge (oneself) luxuriously

8. (v) engage in amorous play

9. (v) behave extremely cruelly and brutally

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