stuntman

noun
UK: /ˈstʌntmæn/
US: /ˈstʌntmæn/

  1. A person who does dangerous things in place of an actor in a film or television show.

    1. The stuntman did a great job jumping from the building.
    2. The film crew hired a professional stuntman to perform the high-speed car chase safely.

  2. Someone who performs dangerous or impressive actions, often to attract attention.

    1. He is a stuntman, always trying crazy new things.
    2. The extreme sports athlete is somewhat of a stuntman, performing risky maneuvers for a living.

Synonyms

daredevil double

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "stuntman" in English means: A person who does dangerous things in place of an actor in a film or television show., Someone who performs dangerous or impressive actions, often to attract attention..

The phonetic transcription of "stuntman" is /ˈstʌntmæn/ in British English and /ˈstʌntmæn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "stuntman": daredevil, double.

Example usage of "stuntman": "The stuntman did a great job jumping from the building.". More examples on the page.