devilment
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of devilment
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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
In Amsterdam he was known for what South Americans call picardía, a bit of devilment – the cunning and ability to be there when it counts.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 4, 2011
"My guess is that he and my son Bruno are up to some devilment," Mr Jenkins went on.
From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl
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