noun
- Plural of deviltry; mischievous or playful tricks; pranks.
- Wicked or evil behavior; devilish conduct.
Usage: Usually plural; refers to lighthearted or annoying mischief rather than serious wrongdoing.
Usage: Less common than the playful sense; implies malicious intent.
Examples
- The children's deviltries in the classroom finally got them sent to the principal's office.
- His harmless deviltries amused everyone at the party.
- The teenagers were known for their deviltries around town.
- She couldn't help but smile at their youthful deviltries.
- The old stories spoke of the wizard's deviltries and dark magic.
- Their deviltries ranged from simple pranks to elaborate schemes.