Wanton or wanton ( one word ) means careless, reckless, or lawless; unrestrained--
The accused has shown a wanton disregard for the safety of the consumers of this product.
The act was not only a crime, but a display of wanton cruelty. We ask for the maximum penalty.
Want on or want on ( two words ) means desire or wish [ something ] on top or as a covering; in use or functioning--
What do you want on your burger?
Is this the quilt you want on your bed?
Is this the record you want on?
Now that you know that, you can say--
"Bacon is all I want on my sandwich; I have a wanton disregard for cholesterol warnings."
Note--"wanton" is also an old-fashioned term for a sexually loose person; particularly a woman--
Do not go about so; people will deem you a wanton!
Wanton may also mean to frolic or "party"--
It's a fine day; we should wanton in the glade.
Note # 2--"wonton" means the noodle dumpling served in soup at Chinese restaurants--
We'd like some egg rolls and some wonton soup.
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