Plural of daredevil; people who perform daring, reckless, or dangerous acts without proper regard for safety; adventurous risk-takers.
From 'dare' plus 'devil' (implying one acts as though possessed by a devil), with the plural suffix '-s.' The term has been used since the 1600s.
The term 'daredevil' is interesting because it suggests someone is acting against their better nature—doing something 'devilish'—but we actually admire the courage even while warning about the danger!
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