devils
Definition
Plural form of 'devil': a supernatural being in many religions depicted as an evil spirit or demon, often associated with temptation and hellfire.
Wicked, mischievous, or cruel people, especially children who cause playful chaos.
In gaming and fantasy contexts, malevolent creatures summoned or fought in battles.
Specific reference to animals like the Tasmanian devil, a carnivorous marsupial known for its fierce reputation.
Examples
The office interns turned into little devils, reprogramming the coffee machine to dispense decaf.
In the fantasy RPG, our party barely survived the swarm of pixelated devils from the ninth circle.
She wrestled the devils out of the contract's fine print and saved the deal from eternal damnation.
Tasmanian devils may look like furry gremlins, but they're just misunderstood cleanup crews of the outback.