[Tax-chick]

I'm sure you're still the same blithe young sport you once wuz, Bob.

[NicknamedBob]

"I'm sure you're still the same blithe young sport you once wuz, Bob."

Oh, yeah. More blithe than ever, Tom said blithely.

blithe blīth, ˈblīth\

Function: adjective

Inflected Form(s): blith·er; blith·est

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English blīthe; akin to Old High German blīdi joyous

Date: before 12th century

1 : of a happy lighthearted character or disposition
2 : lacking due thought or consideration :casual, heedless <blithe unconcern>

synonyms see merry

— blithe·ly adverb

Especially in the Old German sense, high or not.