Devilment
(noun)
- Mischievous or wicked behavior or actions.
- The state or quality of being devilish.
Origin:
From the word "devil" meaning "evil spirit".
Examples:
- He had a mischievous grin on his face, a sure sign of devilment to come.
- She loved to play devilment with her little brother, always finding new ways to tease him.
- The children were full of devilment, getting into trouble and mischief at every opportunity.
- He had a devilment in his eyes, hinting that he was up to something.
- The devilment that he played on his friends was a source of amusement for him.