Definition of "headlong" in English

adverb

1. With the head first or down.

2. With an unrestrained forward motion.

   • Figures out today show the economy plunging headlong into recession.

3. Rashly; precipitately; without deliberation; in haste, hastily.

adjective

1. Precipitous.

2. Plunging downwards head foremost.

3. Rushing forward without restraint.

4. (figuratively) Reckless; impetuous.

verb

1. (transitive) To precipitate.