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

Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.

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