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Devilment

usgb/ˈdevlmənt/Volume
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Informal UsePlay
Used in casual conversation rather than formal writing or speech. SlideHer devilment was just harmless fun during the party.
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Often PlayfulPlay
Implies playfulness; not usually serious harm or malice. SlideThe twinkling eyes of the old man promised some kind of devilment.
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Usually For KidsPlay
Commonly refers to children's behavior rather than adults'. SlideThe children's devilment was evident by the painted dog.