(in Christian and Jewish belief) the supreme spirit of evil; Satan

belief in the Devil

the work of the devil

a person with specified characteristics

the cunning old devil

you lucky devil

expressing surprise or annoyance in various questions or exclamations

‘Where the devil is he?’

an instrument or machine fitted with sharp teeth or spikes, used for tearing or other destructive work

a junior assistant of a barrister or other professional

act as a junior assistant for a barrister or other professional

there is the possibility of devilling for fellow members of the Bar

harass or worry (someone)

he was deviled by a new-found fear