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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

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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