daredevil.
A person who engages in very risky behavior, especially one who is motivated by a craving for excitement or attention.
Meaning & usage
A person who engages in very risky behavior, especially one who is motivated by a craving for excitement or attention.
Even as a youngster, Steven was a bit of a daredevil riding up homemade wooden ramps on his BMX.
Where this word comes from
From dare + devil; an exocentric compound, "one who dares the devil".
Recklessly bold; adventurous.
The climactic scene of “Rebel without a Cause” is the group of very daredevil teens playing chicken.
Where this word comes from
From dare + devil; an exocentric compound, "one who dares the devil".
To behave in a reckless, adventurous, or physically risky manner.
Where this word comes from
From dare + devil; an exocentric compound, "one who dares the devil".
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.