diavolo — meaning in English

English meaning

• devil noun In Christian and Jewish tradition, the supreme evil spirit; Satan.
• heck interjection A mild, family-friendly substitute for "hell," used to express frustration or surprise.

Senses

diavolo is used for these senses in English:

• devil (theology) The chief devil; Satan.
• heck (euphemistic) Hell.
• the hell (mildly, vulgar) Expletive used for emphasis, typically after an interrogative term or relative pronoun.

devil — full definition

1. noun In Christian and Jewish tradition, the supreme evil spirit; Satan.
2. noun A wicked, cruel, or mischievous person (also used affectionately, especially of a child).
3. verb To season food heavily with spices, especially mustard or pepper.
4. verb To work for a barrister or writer without pay or credit, usually to gain experience.

heck — full definition

1. interjection A mild, family-friendly substitute for "hell," used to express frustration or surprise.
2. noun Used in mild exclamations or emphatic phrases, standing in for "hell."

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