Devil meaning : An evil creature. (with article) The chief devil; Satan. A fictional image of a man, usually red or orange in skin color; with a set of horns on his head, a pointed goatee and a long tail and carrying a pitchfork; that represents evil and portrayed to children in an effort to discourage bad behavior. The bad part of the conscience; the opposite to the angel. A wicked or naughty person, or one who harbors reckless, spirited energy, especially in a mischievous way; usually said of a young child. A thing that is awkward or difficult to understand or do. (with an article, as an intensifier) Hell. A person, especially a man; used to express a particular opinion of him, usually in the phrases poor devil and lucky devil. A dust devil. (Christian Science) An evil or erring entity. (in compounds) A barren, unproductive and unused area. A dish, as a bone with the meat, broiled and excessively peppered; a grill with Cayenne pepper. A machine for tearing or cutting rags, cotton, etc. A Tasmanian devil. An endurance event where riders who fall behind are periodically eliminated. To make like a devil; to invest with the character of a devil. To annoy or bother. To work as a ‘devil’; to work for a lawyer or writer without fee or recognition. To prepare (food) with spices, making it spicy: