Definitions

derring-do

[der-ing-doo] / ˈdɛr ɪŋˈdu /

NOUN

daring deed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bravado valor

STRONG

adventurousness audacity courage

WEAK

brave deed daring action great courage heroic deed overboldness risk-taking venturousness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cowardice

STRONG

meekness timidity

Example Sentences

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Derring-do, however thrilling, might not be the optimal way to get tax reform done.

From Forbes • Oct. 6, 2014

Derring-do is used several times by Spenser, who explains it as "manhood and chevalrie."

From The Romance of Words (4th ed.) by Weekley, Ernest

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