deviltry Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun wicked and cruel behavior
    devilry.
  2. noun reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
    mischief-making; rascality; mischief; mischievousness; roguishness; roguery; devilment; shenanigan; devilry.

WordNet


Dev"il*try noun
Wordforms
plural Deviltries
Definitions
  1. Diabolical conduct; malignant mischief; devilry. C. Reade.

Webster 1913