Definition of deviltry Deviltry

dev•il•try

We found 5 definitions of deviltry from 4 different sources.

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What does deviltry mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: deviltries

deviltry - wicked and cruel behavior
  devilry
deviltry - reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
  mischief, mischief-making, mischievousness, devilry, devilment, rascality, roguery, roguishness, shenanigan
  misbehavior, misbehaviour, misdeed improper or wicked or immoral behavior
  blaze, hell a light-colored marking; "they chipped off bark to mark the trail with blazes"; "the horse had a blaze between its eyes"
  monkey business mischievous or deceitful behavior
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • deviltry (n.)
    Diabolical conduct; malignant mischief; devilry.

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