Meaning ofDevilin English

Noun

1. the chief evil being; Satan
2. a naughty person with spirited energy
3. a mythical figure representing evil; with horns, tail
   The devil in the story had sharp horns and a long tail.
4. something awkward or difficult
   The new policy has been a devil to implement due to its complexity.
5. a euphemism for Hell; used as an intensifier
   What the devil is going on here, it's complete chaos.
6. a person; used to express opinion or sympathy
   You're a devil for eating the last slice of cake.
7. a whirlwind that picks up dust; a small tornado
   A dust devil formed in the empty parking lot.
8. a carnivorous marsupial native to Tasmania
   The Tasmanian devil is a unique and fascinating animal.
9. a machine for shredding materials like rags
   The factory used a devil to shred old clothes into rags.
10. an evil being; embodiment of hostile forces
    In many religions, the devil is seen as a symbol of evil.
11. a printer's helper or assistant
    The devil assisted the printer in correcting errors on the page.