(uncountable) The state or characteristic of being wanton; recklessness, especially as represented in lascivious or other excessive behavior. / (countable, dated) A particular wanton act.

plural of wantonness

present participle of wantonize

simple past tense and past participle of wantonize

(intransitive) To be wanton; to indulge in lewdness, flirtation or lasciviousness.

(intransitive) To rove and ramble without restraint, rule, or limit; to revel; to play loosely; to frolic. / (transitive) To waste or squander, especially in pleasure (most often with away).

(archaic) Undisciplined, unruly; not able to be controlled. / (obsolete) Playful, sportive; merry or carefree. / Lewd, immoral; sexually open, unchaste.

A pampered or coddled person. / An overly playful person; a trifler. / A self-indulgent person, fond of excess. / (archaic) A lewd or immoral person, especially a prostitute.

(archaic) wanton behaviour

present participle of wanton