daredevil meaning

UK US /ˈdɛrdɛvəl/ 3 syllables

daredevil (adjective): presumptuously daring.

daredevil has 2 meanings in this dictionary, as adjective and noun.

daredevil as an adjective

  1. presumptuously daring
    • a daredevil test pilot having the right stuff

    Synonyms: temerarious

    Similar: bold

daredevil as a noun

  1. a reckless impetuous irresponsible person

    Synonyms: madcap, hothead, swashbuckler, lunatic, harum-scarum

    Type of: adventurer

    Kinds: tearaway

How to pronounce daredevil

daredevil is pronounced /ˈdɛrdɛvəl/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

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