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derring–do
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derring–do
(noun)
derring–do
/ˌderɪŋ
ˈ
duː/
noun
derring–do
/ˌderɪŋ
ˈ
duː/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of DERRING–DO
[
noncount
]
old-fashioned + humorous
:
brave acts
:
behavior that requires courage
She is known for her spectacular feats of
derring-do
. [=
bravery
]
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Derring-do
suggests the brave acts of characters in movies and stories about adventure.
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