1. 2. A subordinate evil spirit; a demon. 3. A wicked or malevolent person. 4. a handsome devil; the poor devil. 5. An energetic, mischievous, daring, or clever person. 6. A printer's devil. 7. A device or machine, especially one having teeth or spikes and used for tearing. 8. has a devil of a temper. 9. gave me the devil for cutting class. 10. Who the devil do you think you are? 11. The opposite of Truth; error. 12. To season (food) heavily. 13. To annoy, torment, or harass. 14. To tear up (cloth or rags) in a toothed machine. 15. Between two equally unacceptable choices. 16. To give credit to a disagreeable or malevolent person. 17. To be unsuccessful; fail. 18. To become depraved. 19. Used in the imperative to express anger or impatience. 20. To upset or ruin. 21. Let each person follow self-interest, leaving others to fare as they may. 22. There'll be the devil to pay if you allow the piglets inside the house.
