trompe-la-mort

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French

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Etymology

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Literally, “cheat-death”; more loosely, “death cheater”.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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trompe-la-mort m (plural trompe-la-mort)

  1. daredevil (person who engages in very risky behavior)
    Synonyms: casse-cou, tête brûlée

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