Devilment: meaning, definitions and examples
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devilment
[ หdษvษlmษnt ]
mischievous behavior
Devilment refers to playful mischief or mischievous behavior, often characterized by light-hearted pranks or trickery. It describes actions that are intended to cause mild trouble or fun, rather than serious harm.
Synonyms
mischief, pranks, shenanigans, troublemaking
Examples of usage
- The children engaged in devilment, playing harmless pranks on each other.
- His devilment during the party brought laughter and joy to everyone.
- She couldn't resist the devilment of teasing her younger brother.
- The devilment of the kittens made the afternoon pass quickly.
Translations
Translations of the word "devilment" in other languages:
๐ต๐น travessura
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเฅเคทเฅเคเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Teufelstanz
๐ฎ๐ฉ kejahatan
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐะปะพััั
๐ต๐ฑ figle
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใใ
๐ซ๐ท malice
๐ช๐ธ malicia
๐น๐ท ลeytanlฤฑk
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ nezbednost
๐ธ๐ฐ neplecha
๐จ๐ณ ๆถไฝๅง
๐ธ๐ฎ norฤija
๐ฎ๐ธ djรถflaskap
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐะผะฐะฝะดัา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแขแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลeytanlฤฑq
๐ฒ๐ฝ travesura
Word origin
The term 'devilment' originates from the word 'devil', which is derived from Middle English 'devel' and from Old English 'dฤofol', reflecting the influence of the Latin 'diabolus' and Greek 'diabolos'. Historically, the word encapsulated not only the literal meaning of a devil but also connoted mischievous behavior often associated with the devil's tricks. The suffix โ-mentโ is used to form nouns indicating a state or condition. Hence, 'devilment' embodies a condition of devil-like mischief. This term has been used since at least the 15th century and has evolved to describe behaviors that, while they may cause disruption, are often seen as playful and light-hearted rather than malicious.