red devil

A slang term for a type of strong, cheap red wine, or a nickname for a person or thing associated with the color red and a devilish or mischievous nature. It can also refer to a specific type of firework or a military nickname for certain units.

• 🇪🇸Apodo coloquial para un vino tinto fuerte y barato, o sobrenombre de una persona o cosa asociada con el color rojo y una naturaleza demoníaca o traviesa. También puede referirse a un tipo de fuegos artificiales o a un apodo militar de ciertas unidades.

1. Slang for a type of drug C1 slang american

   A slang term for secobarbital, a barbiturate drug used as a sedative or hypnotic, often abused recreationally.

   • He was arrested for possession of red devils.
   • The term 'red devil' refers to a dangerous barbiturate.
   • In the 1960s, red devils were commonly abused.

   🇪🇸diablo rojo

2. Nickname for a person or group B2 informal

   A nickname for a person with red hair or a fiery temperament, or for a sports team (e.g., the Manchester United Red Devils).

   • The fans cheered for the Red Devils at the stadium.
   • His friends called him the red devil because of his red hair and mischievous nature.
   • The local soccer team is known as the Red Devils.

   🇪🇸diablo rojo

3. A type of fish B2 formal

   A common name for the red devil cichlid (Amphilophus labiatus), a freshwater fish known for its bright red color and aggressive behavior.

   • The red devil cichlid is popular among aquarium enthusiasts.
   • Red devils are known for their territorial behavior.
   • He keeps a pair of red devils in his large tank.

   🇪🇸Diablo rojo