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1daredevil
adjective dare·dev·il \ˈder-ˌde-vəl\
Definition of DAREDEVIL
: recklessly and often ostentatiously daring
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First Known Use of DAREDEVIL
1727
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Synonym Discussion of DAREDEVIL
adventurous, venturesome, daring, daredevil, rash, reckless, foolhardy mean exposing oneself to danger more than required by good sense. adventurous implies a willingness to accept risks but not necessarily imprudence <adventurous pioneers>. venturesome implies eagerness for perilous undertakings <venturesome stunt pilots>. daring implies fearlessness in courting danger <daring mountain climbers>. daredevil stresses ostentation in daring <daredevil motorcyclists>. rash suggests imprudence and lack of forethought <a rash decision>. reckless implies heedlessness of probable consequences <a reckless driver>. foolhardy suggests a lack of good sense <the foolhardy sailor ventured into the storm>.
2daredevil
noun
: a person who does dangerous things especially in order to get attention
Full Definition of DAREDEVIL
: a recklessly bold person
— dare·dev·il·ry \-vəl-rē\ noun
— dare·dev·il·try \-vəl-trē\ noun
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First Known Use of DAREDEVIL
1794
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daredevil
noun dare·dev·il \ˈder-ˌdev-əl\
Definition of DAREDEVIL for Kids
: a person who does dangerous things especially for attention
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