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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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