Associations to the word «Daredevil»

Wiktionary

DAREDEVIL, noun. A person who engages in very risky behavior, especially one who is motivated by a craving for excitement or attention.
DAREDEVIL, adjective. Recklessly bold; adventurous.

Dictionary definition

DAREDEVIL, noun. A reckless impetuous irresponsible person.
DAREDEVIL, adjective. Presumptuously daring; "a daredevil test pilot having the right stuff".

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats