Devilry
Devilry noun - Playful, reckless behavior that is not intended to cause serious harm.
Usage example: children always getting into some devilry
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Nearby Word: devil
Hob
Hob noun - Playful, reckless behavior that is not intended to cause serious harm.
Usage example: our indoor Frisbee game—my dog's and mine—played hob with a couple of lamps and a vase
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Hob and Devilry. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 01, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/devilry/hob
Devilry & Hob. N.p., 2016. Web. 01 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/devilry/hob>.
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