daredevil

[dair-dev-uhl]

noun

1. a recklessly daring daring person.

adjective

1. recklessly daring. daring.

daredevil

/ ˈdɛəˌdɛvəl /

noun

1. a recklessly bold person

adjective

1. reckless; daring; bold

Other Word Forms

• daredevilry noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of daredevil¹

First recorded in 1785–95; dare + devil

Example Sentences

The daredevil also performed as a helicopter stunt pilot in shows across Europe.

From Los Angeles Times

But now comes a different kind of challenge for the popular daredevil: proving to the Hollywood establishment that Emmy-worthy content arises from YouTube.

From Los Angeles Times

Just as exhausting is how the entire cast trades lines of exposition to explain Ethan’s daredevil feats before he actually does them.

From Los Angeles Times

But on Sunday at the Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival, one could see why being a daredevil isn’t for the faint of heart as the Rocketman missed his target.

From Los Angeles Times

He was "amazingly" unharmed after his daredevil ride, said a police spokesman.

From BBC

Related Words

• adventurer 
• stuntman