Meanings
nounEvel Knievel (plural Evel Knievels)
plural Evel Knievels
- idiomaticA reckless showboating driver.
- slang(Citizens Band radio) Cop on a motorcycle.
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA daredevil.
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Origin
From Evel Knievel, name of a world-famous daredevil.
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Evel Knievel. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Evel%20Knievel
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“Evel Knievel.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Evel%20Knievel. Accessed November 5, 2026.
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