daredevil

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a reckless impetuous irresponsible person
  2. adjective presumptuously daring

Etymology

From dare + devil; an exocentric compound, "one who dares the devil".

In classic literature

Synonyms

madcap, hothead, swashbuckler, lunatic, harum-scarum

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