|
(informal) Playful reference to a group of people
“They deal very differently with them than they would with some poor devil who has snared a hare or nobbled a stray partridge or pheasant.”
Plural for a demon or evil spirit
“An old piper, who has converted a wicked woman to the good life, comes to exorcise a devil from an abbey.”
Plural for a very wicked or cruel person
“Stacy is reportedly the devil behind the marriage collapse of Akua.”
Plural for a person, especially a child, who is mischievous in a likable or amusing way
“I'll come back there and give you a thick ear in a minute, you cheeky little devil!”
Plural for a euphemistic intensifier
“What the devil do you think you're doing?”
Plural for a person who engages in risky behavior for excitement or attention
“I'm feeling strong now and really looking forward to skiing this year. I'm going to be a real devil on the slopes!”
To annoy or bother
“How you devil me with your unkindness! Go away!”
Related Words and Phrases
|
