ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Dickens

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈdɪkɪnz/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Dickens is a noun meaning (euphemistic) The devil.

Meaning

(euphemistic) The devil.

More Meanings

  1. A disturbance or row.
  2. Used as an intensifier in the phrase the dickens; see that entry.

Example Sentences

We had the dickens of a row.
Why the dickens did he do that?
You scared the dickens out of me.
She can go to the dickens for what she said.

Synonyms for dickens

Depending on context, synonyms include deuce, devil.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include devil, deuce, mischief, blazes, heck, hell.

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