Definitions of devil:

  • noun:   a word used in exclamations of confusion
    Example: "What the devil"
  • noun:   one of the evil spirits of traditional Jewish and Christian belief
  • noun:   (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
  • noun:   a rowdy or mischievous person (usually a young man)
  • noun:   a cruel wicked and inhuman person
  • verb:   coat or stuff with a spicy paste
    Example: "Devilled eggs"
  • verb:   cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations