Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dickens
noun
/ˈdɪkənz/
Definition
A term used to refer to a devil or a mischievous person. It can also denote surprise or annoyance.
Examples
- What in the dickens is going on here?
- He scared the dickens out of me!
- I can’t believe you did that, what the dickens were you thinking?
Meaning
The word “dickens” is often used in expressions to indicate something surprising or troublesome, originating from the use of the word as a euphemism for the devil.
Synonyms
- Devil
- Demon
- Scamp
- Rascal
