devilment
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of devilment
Example Sentences
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She is all mischief and devilment, huggably wise, possessed of an agile mind and a sweet nature as a mystery writer/amateur detective who is always one amiable step ahead of the police.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 12, 2022
Unlike a contemporary version of Cassius, who was forever pacing the floor and wondering how much devilment he could put his fellow citizens up to by calling it conscience instead of opportunism.
From Washington Times • Dec. 27, 2016
They bring scrummaging power and open-side devilment and work-rate.
From BBC • Jan. 19, 2016
But then it dawns on me that there's a devilment to these radio slots, they're too short to force a retune, so you're stuck with them, and often end up kind-of loving them.
From The Guardian • Jul. 13, 2010
“I dont put no devilment beyond you,” she says.
From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner
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