dev·il's advocate
n.
One who argues against a cause or position, not as a committed opponent but simply for the sake of argument or to determine the validity of the cause or position.
n.
One who argues against a cause or position, not as a committed opponent but simply for the sake of argument or to determine the validity of the cause or position.
Roman Catholic Church. An official appointed to present arguments against a proposed canonization or beatification.
by Maine Event April 6, 2004
someone who chooses to say the opposite of what another person thinks or says, simply to be an asshole.
P1: "I really like apple pie."
P2: "apple pie is disgusting, I hate it"
P3: "Geez, P2, stop being such a devil's advocate, its annoying."
P2: "I'm just stating my opinion, chill out."
P2: "apple pie is disgusting, I hate it"
P3: "Geez, P2, stop being such a devil's advocate, its annoying."
P2: "I'm just stating my opinion, chill out."
by MY2K January 3, 2006
by Slutty Suse March 20, 2010
Someone who challenges an opposing point of view to spark debate, arguement, or controversy on a specific topic.
by Raddude67 October 21, 2017
One who argues against a popular cause or position, not as a committed opponent but simply to make people discuss and consider it in more detail.
by Jaxi December 26, 2005
He's such a Devil's Advocate!!
by Lucia Alejandra September 1, 2017
by h.c.m. October 24, 2020