diable

[ dee-ah-bluh ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

Origin of diable¹

French: literally, “devil” ( devil ( def ) )

It was formerly a practice in France to swear par le diable de Biterne.

When I pay ten shillings to hear you speak I want you to know how, que diable!

One has one's form, que diable, and a mighty good thing that one has.

Involuntarily his face softened; this pauvre diable gazed upon eternity with the calm eyes of a Socrates.

Sandy he's take one leel drink up at de stable, and he's go mad lak one diable.'

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

Browse