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daredevil

/ˈdɛrˌdɛvəl/
/ˈdɛdɛvəl/
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Other forms: daredevils

Do you love the thrill of a terrifying rollercoaster or the risky challenge of doing dangerous tricks on your skateboard? Then you're a daredevil, someone who is recklessly adventurous.

A daredevil loves adventure and excitement and tends not to think much about the safety or wisdom of their actions. The man who walked on a wire between the towers of the World Trade Center was a daredevil, and the woman who was the first to ride a barrel over Niagara Falls was also a daredevil. This word is also used as another name for a stunt performer who attempts risky tricks in front of a live audience.

Definitions of daredevil
  1. noun
    a reckless impetuous irresponsible person
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    types:
    tearaway
    a reckless and impetuous person
    type of:
    adventurer, venturer
    a person who enjoys taking risks
  2. adjective
    presumptuously daring
    “a daredevil test pilot having the right stuff”
    synonyms: temerarious
    bold
    fearless and daring
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/ˈdɛrˌdɛvəl/
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/ˈdɛdɛvəl/
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