Meaning of derring-do | Babel Free
/ˌdɛɹɪŋˈduː/Definitions
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Valiant deeds in desperate times. uncountable
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Brave and adventurous (albeit often reckless) actions. uncountable
Equivalents
Italiano
prodezza
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.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.