deviling (Meaning)

Webster

deviling (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Devil

Webster

A young devil.

**Present Continuous:** The chef is currently **deviling** the eggs, preparing the creamy yolk filling for the appetizer.
**Past Continuous:** We were all **deviling** around in the kitchen, helping each other prepare the dishes for the party. (Informal, playful)
**Future:** She plans on **deviling** the crabs for the upcoming seafood feast.
**Gerund:** **Deviling** eggs is a quick and easy way to create a delicious party snack.
**Participle (adjectival):** The **deviling** process involves scooping out the yolks, mixing them with seasonings, and refilling the egg whites.
**Participle (adverbial):** **Deviling** the eggs with a touch of sriracha adds a nice kick to the flavor.
**Informal:** Don't worry, I'm just **deviling** around, trying to lighten the mood. (Playful act of teasing or joking)
**Figurative:** **Deviling** someone with constant teasing can be hurtful and lead to conflict.
**Archaic:** In historical contexts, "deviling" could refer to **tormenting** or **causing malicious trouble**. (Rare usage)
**Emphasis:** He went **deviling** off after the argument, clearly upset and needing space. (Informal, emphasizes intensity of leaving)

of Devil, A young devil.

riling, bedeviling, vexing, annoying, aggravating, roiling, fretting, dogging, rankling, irking

appeasing, obliging, forgetting, ignoring, disregarding, leaving, disregarding, ignoring, appeasing, obliging

**Present Continuous:** The chef is currently **deviling** the eggs, preparing the creamy yolk filling for the appetizer.

**Past Continuous:** We were all **deviling** around in the kitchen, helping each other prepare the dishes for the party. (Informal, playful)

**Future:** She plans on **deviling** the crabs for the upcoming seafood feast.

**Gerund:** **Deviling** eggs is a quick and easy way to create a delicious party snack.