devilry
pronunciation
How to pronounce devilry in British English:
UK ['devlrɪ]
How to pronounce devilry in American English:
US ['devlrɪ]
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- Noun:
- wicked and cruel behavior
- reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
Word Origin
- devilry (n.)
- late 14c., from devil + -ry; deviltry (1788) is a corrupt formation from it.
Example
- 1. She 's up to some devilry or other .
- 2. Using derivatives except for bona fide insurance is regarded as devilry itself .
- 3. It never entered my head that there was devilry afoot .
- 4. He must be out on some proper devilry , or he wouldn 't miss the party .
- 5. Although many still cling to foreign devilry as an excuse for iran 's woes , others have long since grown cynical-and with good reason .