Evel Knievel

slang A jocular term for someone who engages in dangerous stunts. Evel Knievel was an American daredevil known for performing dangerous motorcycle jumps. Hey, Evel Knievel! If I hear about you jumping over trash cans on your bike again, you'll be grounded for a month! A: "Come on, I'm not asking you to be Evel Knievel—this is a practically a kiddie ride!" B: "What part of 'I don't go on carnival rides' do you not understand?" I broke my collarbone on my second attempt to do a basic snowboard jump, so I'm pretty sure I don't have a future as Evel Knievel.

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