diable — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
diable is used for these senses in English:
- damn it (mildly, profane) An expression of surprise, outrage, or frustration.
- demon (now, chiefly, historical) A false god or idol; a Satanic divinity. [from 10th c.]
- deuce (epithet) The Devil, used in exclamations of confusion or anger.
- devil A person, especially a man; used to express a particular opinion of him, usually in the phrases poor devil and lucky devil.
- devil (theology) The chief devil; Satan.
- fiend A devil or demon; a malignant or diabolical being; an evil spirit.
- hand truck (North America) An L-shaped box-moving handcart with handles at one end, wheels at the base, with a small ledge to set objects on, flat against the floor when the hand-truck is upright. It makes otherwise bulky and heavy objects easier to move.
- on earth Expletive used for emphasis after an interrogative word.
demon — full definition
- noun An evil supernatural being, often associated with hell or wickedness.
- noun A destructive habit, feeling, or personal struggle, especially one someone battles internally.
- noun Someone with remarkable skill, energy, or intensity at an activity.
deuce — full definition
- noun A playing card or die face showing two.
- noun In tennis, a tied score (40-40) requiring a two-point lead to win the game.