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Definition of daredevilry

daredevilry

/ˈdɛərˌdɛv.əl.ri/
dare · dev · il · ry
Plural:daredevilries
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Adjective:daredevil
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daredevilry Lexical Profile

daredevilry Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Recklessly bold, audacious, or fearless behavior involving dangerous stunts or high-risk actions.

Example

"The stunt pilot's youthful daredevilry thrilled the crowd at the annual air show."

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• Nearby Words

dar es salaam
dare
daredevil
daredevilry
daresay
dari
daring

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 19th century from the compound noun 'daredevil' (recorded since the late 18th century for someone recklessly bold enough to dare the devil) plus the noun-forming suffix '-ry'.

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