noun
- an evil spirit; Satan or a demon
- a wicked or cruel person
- a mischievous or troublesome person
Usage: often used affectionately
verb
- to bother or harass persistently
Examples
- The story featured a devil who tempted people to do evil.
- That devil stole my wallet when I wasn’t looking.
- My little brother is such a devil when he’s bored.
- She’s a clever devil who always finds a way to win.
- The hot weather has been deviling us all week.
- Stop deviling me with those constant questions.
- He made a deal with the devil in the old legend.