Definition of DEVILRY

devilry

Plural: devilries

Noun

  • Mischievous behavior or reckless fun.
  • wicked and cruel behavior
  • reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
  • Mischief.
  • Wickedness; cruelty.
  • An action performed with the help of a devil; witchcraft.
  • An act of such mischief, wickedness, cruelty, or witchcraft.

Examples

  • His constant bluffing and challenging of valid words was pure devilry designed to unnerve his opponent.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English develrye; equivalent to devil + -ry.

Scrabble Score: 14

devilry: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
devilry: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
devilry: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

devilry: valid Words With Friends Word