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Added 10 October 2026

devilment

/ˈdɛv(ɪ)lm(ə)nt/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about devilment at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others.

Origin

From devil + -ment (suffix forming nouns indicating the actions or results of what is denoted by the words it is attached to).

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