A person who enjoys performing dangerous stunts or taking extreme risks for excitement or entertainment.
Compound of dare (Old English durran, meaning 'to have courage') + devil (Old English deofol, from Greek diabolos). First recorded in the late 18th century, combining the idea of bold courage with reckless, almost supernatural fearlessness.
The word daredevil perfectly captures humanity's fascination with the thin line between courage and recklessness. Interestingly, many historical daredevils were actually meticulous planners who calculated risks extensively - the 'devil' in daredevil often masked extraordinary preparation and skill disguised as wild abandon.
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