daredevils
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/ˈdɛrˌdɛvəlz/
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/ˈdeəˌdɛv(ə)lz/
(daredevil)
risk-taker
Etymology
'daredevil' originates from English, specifically the combination of the words 'dare' and 'devil', where 'dare' meant 'to challenge or defy' and 'devil' was used figuratively to represent danger or a daring adversary.
'dare-devil' appeared in Early Modern English as a compound phrase meaning 'one who dares the devil'; over time the hyphen was dropped and it became the single word 'daredevil'.
Initially, it literally implied 'one who dares the devil' (to defy great danger); over time it broadened to mean any reckless or stunt-performing person.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'daredevil': people who perform dangerous stunts or feats for show or sport
The daredevils thrilled the crowd with a series of jumps over the canyon.
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Noun 2
plural form of 'daredevil': people who habitually take dangerous risks or act recklessly
City streets are no place for daredevils who ignore traffic rules.
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Verb 1
third-person singular of 'daredevil': to perform reckless or dangerous actions (intransitive or transitive)
He daredevils down the mountain roads whenever he gets the chance.
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Last updated: 2026/01/15 17:09