Old Nick

noun

ˈōl(d)-ˈnik How to pronounce Old Nick (audio)
Definition of Old Nicknext
as in Satan
the supreme personification of evil often represented as the ruler of hell he gave me a look that would scare Old Nick

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  1. Satan
  2. devil
  3. Lucifer
Noun
  • Ledger gave us a Joker for this millennium, and turned the character into a mythical figure, like secular Satan, whose story Hollywood is addicted to retelling, for better or worse.
    Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The Pale Girl appears to be a powerful demonic entity, perhaps even Satan.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Definition of Satan
Noun
  • The devil facial tumor disease (DFTD) has been eating away at the population of Tasmanian devils and re-introducing the thylacine might not do the devil any favors.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
  • He’s figured out what his father tried to tell him the hard way: Sometimes, a mere glance at a devil’s bargain is enough to strike a signature and a seal.
    Andy Andersen, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2024
Definition of devil
Noun
  • Deadline broke the news that Tom Ellis (Lucifer) joined Season 2 in the role of Baird College professor Oliver, who is married to Lucy’s teacher Marianne (Gabriella Pession).
    Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2024
  • Kelly and her sister have shared cool sister-bonding experiences In a 2019 segment for The Kelly Clarkson Show, Kelly, Alyssa and their mom Jeanne were treated to a private tour of their favorite show Lucifer, led by lead actor Tom Ellis.
    Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 7 Aug. 2024
Definition of Lucifer
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