DAREDEVIL

daredevil, temerarious

(adjective) presumptuously daring; “a daredevil test pilot having the right stuff”

daredevil, madcap, hothead, swashbuckler, lunatic, harum-scarum

(noun) a reckless impetuous irresponsible person

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

daredevil (plural daredevils)

A person who engages in very risky behavior, especially one who is motivated by a craving for excitement or attention. [from 1794]

Synonyms: adrenaline junkie, adventurer, thrill-seeker

Adjective

daredevil (comparative more daredevil, superlative most daredevil)

Recklessly bold; adventurous. [from 1832]

Verb

daredevil (third-person singular simple present daredevils, present participle (US) daredeviling or daredevilling, simple past and past participle (US) daredeviled or daredevilled)

(intransitive) To behave in a reckless, adventurous, or physically risky manner

Source: Wiktionary


Dare"-dev`il, n.

Definition: A reckless fellow. Also used adjectively; as, dare-devil excitement. A humorous dare-devil -- the very man To suit my prpose. Ld. Lytton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Coffee Trivia

According to Guinness World Records, the most massive cup of coffee contained 22,739.14 liters and was created by Alcaldía Municipal de Chinchiná (Colombia) at Parque de Bolívar, Chinchiná, Caldas, Colombia, on 15 June 2019. Fifty people worked for more than a month to build this giant cup. The drink prepared was Arabic coffee.

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