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Draufgänger — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • daredevil noun A person who takes reckless risks, often for excitement or attention.
  • hustler noun A person who works energetically and resourcefully, especially to make money.
  • player noun Someone taking part in a game or sport.
  • swashbuckler noun A swordsman or fencer who engages in showy or extravagant swordplay.

Senses

Draufgänger is used for these senses in English:

  • daredevil A person who engages in very risky behavior, especially one who is motivated by a craving for excitement or attention. [from 1794]
  • swashbuckler A daring adventurer.

daredevil — full definition

  1. noun A person who takes reckless risks, often for excitement or attention.
  2. adj Recklessly bold or adventurous.

hustler — full definition

  1. noun A person who works energetically and resourcefully, especially to make money.
  2. noun A con artist or swindler.
  3. noun A prostitute (informal, often referring to a male prostitute).

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