daredevil
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dare·dev·il
(dâr′dĕv′əl)n.
One who is recklessly bold.
adj.
Recklessly bold. See Synonyms at adventurous.
dare′dev′il·ry, dare′dev′il·try (-trē) n.
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daredevil
(ˈdɛəˌdɛvəl)n
a recklessly bold person
adj
reckless; daring; bold
ˈdareˌdevilry, ˈdareˌdeviltry n
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dare•dev•il
(ˈdɛərˌdɛv əl)n.
1. a recklessly daring person.
adj. 2. recklessly daring.
[1785–95]
dare′dev`il•try, dare′dev`il•ry, n.
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Noun 1. [画像:daredevil - a reckless impetuous irresponsible person]daredevil - a reckless impetuous irresponsible person
adventurer, venturer - a person who enjoys taking risks
tearaway - a reckless and impetuous person
Adj. 1. daredevil - presumptuously daring; "a daredevil test pilot having the right stuff"
bold - fearless and daring; "bold settlers on some foreign shore"; "a bold speech"; "a bold adventure"
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daredevil
noun
1. adventurer, show-off (informal), madcap, desperado, exhibitionist, stunt man, hot dog (chiefly U.S.), adrenalin junky (slang) a tragic ending for a daredevil whose luck ran out
adjective
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daredevil
nounOne who engages in exciting, risky pursuits:
Taking or willing to take risks:
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