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Meaning of derring-do | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ˌdɛɹɪŋˈduː

Definitions

  1. Valiant deeds in desperate times.
    uncountable
  2. Brave and adventurous (albeit often reckless) actions.
    uncountable

Equivalents

Español gesta hazaña hombrada proeza
Français acte de bravoure exploits faits d'armes hauts faits prouesse
Italiano prodezza
Nederlands heldendaden waaghalzerij
Polski bohaterstwo brawura junactwo
Português façanha proeza
Русский безрассудство

Examples

“With a cry of sheer derring-do, the climber leapt across the chasm.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

derring-doery derringer derris Derriwong derro derrubone

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