Daredevil

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈdɛə(ɹ)dÉ›vÉ™l/, ˈdɛə(ɹ)dÉ›vəɫ

Origin

From dare + devil.

Full definition of daredevil

Noun

1. 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.

Synonyms

• adrenaline junkie, adventurer, thrill seeker

Adjective

1. Recklessly bold; adventurous.The climatic scene of Rebel without a Cause is the group of very daredevil teens playing chicken.