# daredevil

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈdɛədɛvəl/ · frequency rank #19,807

## Definitions
1. A person who engages in very risky behavior, especially one who is motivated by a craving for excitement or attention.

## Etymology
From dare + devil; an exocentric compound, "one who dares the devil".

## Common misspellings (13)
`adredevil`, `daerdevil`, `dardeevil`, `dareddevil`, `daredeivl`, `daredevill`, `daredevli`, `daredevvil`, `daredveil`, `dareedvil`, `darredevil`, `ddaredevil`, `draedevil`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/daredevil