"fiendy" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: fiendier [comparative], more fiendy [comparative], fiendiest [superlative], most fiendy [superlative]
Etymology: From Middle English feendy, fendi, equivalent to fiend + -y. Etymology templates: {{inh|en|enm|feendy}} Middle English feendy, {{af|en|fiend|-y}} fiend + -y Head templates: {{en-adj|er|more}} fiendy (comparative fiendier or more fiendy, superlative fiendiest or most fiendy)
  1. Like a fiend; fiendish
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