The phrase “sneaky little devil” is an idiomatic expression that conveys a sense of mischievousness or cunning, often used humorously or affectionately to describe someone (or something) that engages in deceitful or sly behavior, especially in a way that is hard to detect or avoid. The term “devil” here refers to the playful or troublesome nature of the person or situation, rather than an actual evil being. It often implies that the individual has successfully pulled off a trick or has a habit of getting away with something sneaky, typically in a lighthearted or endearing manner. While “sneaky” describes stealthy actions, the addition of “little devil” emphasizes a harmless or amusing sense of mischief. This phrase can be directed at both children and adults, and even pets, when they display cheeky or clever behavior. The overall tone is often playful, and the phrase is rarely meant to be taken seriously or with malice.
Here are 10 sentences using the phrase “sneaky little devil”:
- That sneaky little devil managed to sneak the last cookie without anyone noticing.
- The child looked up with a grin, and I couldn’t help but laugh at the sneaky little devil pulling pranks on his friends.
- He’s a sneaky little devil; I can never catch him in the act of hiding my things!
- That sneaky little devil tricked me into thinking he’d forgotten my birthday—only to surprise me with a party!
- She’s a sneaky little devil, always finding a way to get out of doing her chores.
- You sneaky little devil, how did you manage to pull that off without me noticing?
- The sneaky little devil slipped away before anyone could catch him during the game.
- My dog is a sneaky little devil, sneaking into the kitchen and stealing food when I’m not looking.
- That sneaky little devil has a way of making me believe he’s innocent, even when he’s not.
- He smiled that mischievous smile, proving he truly is a sneaky little devil who loves getting into trouble.
Synonyms for “Sneaky Little Devil”:
- Mischievous rascal
- Cunning trickster
- Little imp
- Clever devil
- Crafty troublemaker
- Sly fox
- Deceptive character
- Playful scoundrel
- Cheeky troublemaker
- Artful dodger
Antonyms for “Sneaky Little Devil”:
- Honest person
- Straightforward individual
- Open-hearted character
- Trustworthy soul
- Forthright person
- Upstanding citizen
- Transparent figure
- Loyal friend
- Innocent bystander
- Truthful individual
Related Words:
- Mischief
- Prank
- Trickery
- Deception
- Cunning
- Craftiness
- Roguery
- Cheekiness
- Rascal
- Wily
Phrasal Verbs:
- Get away with it (to succeed in tricking or sneaking without being caught)
- Pull a fast one (to deceive or trick someone in a sneaky manner)
- Sneak around (to move in a secretive or stealthy way, often to avoid detection)
- Get the better of (to outwit or trick someone in a sly way)
- Put one over on (to deceive or fool someone)
Idiomatic Expressions:
- A little devil in disguise (someone who appears harmless but is actually mischievous or tricky)
- Caught red-handed (to be caught in the act of doing something sneaky)
- As sly as a fox (extremely clever and sneaky)
- A wolf in sheep’s clothing (someone who hides their true mischievous nature)
- The devil is in the details (a phrase referring to how small, tricky things can be hidden in complex situations)