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devil-may-care (adj.)

"reckless, careless," 1828 (but suggested in other forms by 1793). As an oath or expression by 1815.

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Definitions of devil-may-care from WordNet

devil-may-care (adj.)
cheerfully irresponsible;
Synonyms: carefree / freewheeling / happy-go-lucky / harum-scarum / slaphappy
devil-may-care (adj.)
marked by a carefree unconventionality or disreputableness; "a cocktail party given by some...raffish bachelors"- Crary Moore;
Synonyms: raffish / rakish
From wordnet.princeton.edu