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fiend

noun

/fiːnd/

Meaning

an evil spirit or demon; a wicked or cruel person; someone obsessed with a particular thing

He is a real fiend when it comes to solving puzzles.

demon, villain, monster, addict

angel, saint

computer fiend, puzzle fiend, fiend for speed

a common breakfast food made from processed grains such as wheat, oats, or corn

Aspects or features of a situation, problem, or thing.

the larval stage of a frog or toad, having gills and a tail

The quality of being contradictory, irregular, or not staying the same.

the activity of going to shops to buy things

the quality of being slippery or smooth; sometimes also refers to lewdness