daredevil — a person who enjoys performing dangerous activities or taking risks
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who enjoys performing dangerous activities or taking risks
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɛrˌdɛvəl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother thinks I'm a daredevil just because I eat expired yogurt.
- The daredevil circus performer walked on a tightrope 100 feet above the ground.
- She's such a daredevil that she puts pineapple on pizza and doesn't care what people think.
daredevil
NOUN[/ˈdɛrˌdɛvəl/]
a person who enjoys performing dangerous activities or taking risks
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Daredevil emerged in the late 19th century as a compound word formed from 'dare' (to venture boldly) and 'devil' (an evil spirit). The term originally described a person who recklessly undertakes dangerous feats with devil-like audacity.
Breakdown
dare (to venture boldly) + devil (evil spirit, used metaphorically to intensify the sense of recklessness). The compound characterizes someone who fearlessly pursues perilous activities.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother thinks I'm a daredevil just because I eat expired yogurt.”
“The daredevil circus performer walked on a tightrope 100 feet above the ground.”
“She's such a daredevil that she puts pineapple on pizza and doesn't care what people think.”
“The famous daredevil plans to jump across the Grand Canyon next month.”
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