/ˈdɛvəl/
noun
An evil creature.(with article) The chief devil; Satan.A fictional image of a man, usually red or orange in skin color; with a set of horns on his head, a pointed goatee and a long tail and carrying a pitchfork; that represents evil and portrayed to children in an effort to discourage bad behavior.The bad part of the conscience; the opposite to the angel.A wicked or naughty person, or one who harbors reckless, spirited energy, especially in a mischievous way; usually said of a young child.A thing that is awkward or difficult to understand or do.(with an article, as an intensifier) Hell.A person, especially a man; used to express a particular opinion of him, usually in the phrases poor devil and lucky devil.A dust devil.(Christian Science) An evil or erring entity.(in compounds) A barren, unproductive and unused area.A dish, as a bone with the meat, broiled and excessively peppered; a grill with Cayenne pepper.A machine for tearing or cutting rags, cotton, etc.A Tasmanian devil.An endurance event where riders who fall behind are periodically eliminated.verb
To make like a devil; to invest with the character of a devil.To annoy or bother.To work as a ‘devil’; to work for a lawyer or writer without fee or recognition.To prepare (food) with spices, making it spicy: