CultureJuly 5, 2026

daredevil

/ˈdɛərˌdɛvəl/

Definition

A person who performs dangerous or risky stunts, often for public spectacle or attention.

Etymology

Originating in the late 16th century, the word combines 'dare' and 'devil,' suggesting a person so reckless they would dare even the devil himself.

In the news

The term is used in a news headline to describe individuals who climbed the Empire State Building, highlighting their reckless and attention-seeking behavior.

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