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daredevil

/ˈdɛrˌdɛv.əl/
dare · dev · il
Plural:daredevils
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• noun

1

A reckless person who enjoys doing dangerous things or performing hazardous stunts.

Example

"The young daredevil attempted to jump his motorcycle over a row of twelve parked buses."

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• adjective

1

Recklessly bold or daring; characterized by a willingness to take dangerous risks.

Example

"The pilot was famous for his daredevil maneuvers during international air shows."

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• Nearby Words

dappled
dar es salaam
dare
daredevil
daredevilry
daresay
dari

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 18th century as an English compound combining the verb "dare" and the noun "devil," originally signifying a person reckless enough to challenge the devil himself.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Daredevil. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/daredevil
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