deviled
Pronunciation: [ˈdɛvəld]
Word
Context: "food"
(adjective) a way to prepare food, usually eggs, by mixing them with spices and other ingredients. It's often used when making snacks or appetizers that are full of flavor, like deviled eggs, which are hard-boiled eggs filled with a spicy mixture.
Example
We enjoyed a platter of deviled eggs at the party, and they were a big hit.
Example
He didn’t like the deviled eggs because they were too spicy for his taste.
Example
Have you ever tried deviled eggs at a family gathering?
Context: "trick"
(verb) to tease or playfully annoy someone. Imagine a friend playing a funny prank on you, which could be called deviling. It usually means doing something mischievous but in a light-hearted way.
Example
She liked to devil her brother by hiding his favorite toys.
Example
He never deviled his friends because he preferred to be nice.
Example
Do you think it's fun to devil someone for laughs?
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