derring-donoun [ U ]
uk/ˌder.ɪŋˈduː/us/ˌder.ɪŋˈduː/old-fashioned or humorousbrave action taken without considering the danger involved:
deeds/feats of derring-do
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Bravery
- audacious
- audacity
- balls
- bold
- bottle
- bravery
- Dutch courage
- fearless
- fighting spirit
- fortitude
- gallant
- gut
- heart
- liquid courage
- nerve
- pluck
- spunk
- valorous
- valour
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