Dictionary definition · Devil
noun
- (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
- an evil supernatural being
- a word used in exclamations of confusion"what the devil"
- a rowdy or mischievous person (usually a young man)"he chased the young hellions out of his yard"
- a cruel wicked and inhuman person
verb
- cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations"Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me"
- coat or stuff with a spicy paste"devilled eggs"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).