Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deviltry
noun
/ˈdɛv.əl.tri/
Definition
Wicked or mischievous behavior; the quality of being devilish.
Examples
- The children’s deviltry at the party resulted in broken decorations.
- His deviltry in the office made him quite unpopular among his colleagues.
Meaning
Deviltry refers to actions or behaviors that are wicked, mischievous, or deceitful, often associated with a sense of playful malice or trickery.
Synonyms
- mischief
- wickedness
- rascality
- trickery
- scampishness
