HEADLONG

(adverb) with the head foremost
"the runner slid headlong into third base"
synonyms : headfirst
(adverb) in a hasty and foolhardy manner
"he fell headlong in love with his cousin"
synonyms : rashly
(adverb) at breakneck speed
"burst headlong through the gate"
synonyms : precipitately
(adj.) with the head foremost
"a headfirst plunge down the stairs", "a headlong dive into the pool"
synonyms : headfirst
(adj.) excessively quick
"made a hasty exit", "a headlong rush to sell"
synonyms : hasty

Mnemonics for headlong

(Tag: English) Sounds as headstrong,i.e; adamant or unthinkingly daring (person who is very strongheaded)
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(Tag: ) Haveing a LONG HEAD is symbollic to being haughty (because they think they are smart). Someone who is haughty is very rash and headlong.
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(Tag: ) one whose head is long (figuratively),will try to put his head first in everything i.e.being hasty n rash...
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(Tag: eng) In the headl(ONG_bak) movie, the fight seens are very RUSH & HASTY
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(Tag: ) I rush everywhere and therefore I hate people who take a LONG time to HEAD out
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(Tag: ) ( those ppl whose hairs are long are hasty n rash in combing their hair.. as they are hasty...)
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