shaitan

/ʃaɪˈtɑːn/
noun
  1. In Islamic theology, a devil or evil spirit; Satan.
    • The word shaitan is used in the Quran to refer to rebellious jinn.
    • Muslims ask God for protection from the whispers of shaitan.
    • In the story, Iblis is the chief shaitan who refused to bow to Adam.
  2. A mischievous or troublesome person, especially a child.
    • My nephew is a total shaitan when he doesn't get his nap.
    • She called her brother a shaitan after he put salt in her tea.
    • That little shaitan hid my keys again just for fun.
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