Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
old-nick
noun
/ˈoʊld nɪk/
Definition
An informal term often used to refer to the devil.
Examples
- Many tales warn us of the tricks old Nick might play on the unsuspecting.
- She joked that missing the bus was just old Nick’s way of messing with her day.
Meaning
The phrase ‘old Nick’ is a colloquial way of personifying evil or mischief, frequently used in literature and common speech.
Synonyms
- the devil
- the adversary
- Lucifer
- Beelzebub
