devilment
pronunciation
How to pronounce devilment in British English:
UK [ˈdevlmənt]
How to pronounce devilment in American English:
US [ˈdɛvəlmənt]
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- Noun:
- reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
Word Origin
- devilment (n.)
- 1771; see devil + -ment.
Example
- 1. She play a trick on him out of sheer devilment .
- 2. The children rang his doorbell , then ran away , purely out of devilment .