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
someone who thinks they are helping others think of the opposite side of an argument or even of the weaknesses, who really just pisses everyone off because they are so untactful and confrontational it makes conversations less enjoyable, people less willing to expand their minds, and results in your social life declining because of their existence.
-your boyfriend is always ruining the fun by trying to be a devils advocate.
-yeah, come over the next time he's out of town.
-sorry. we just can't stand him.
-yeah, come over the next time he's out of town.
-sorry. we just can't stand him.
by happy to have my social life January 24, 2011
Someone who challenges an opposing point of view to spark debate, arguement, or controversy on a specific topic.
by Raddude67 October 21, 2017
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 06, 2004
He's such a Devil's Advocate!!
by Lucia Alejandra September 01, 2017
by h.c.m. October 24, 2020
One who takes up the opposite argument to another person's statement or position, just to cause a problem for them.
by tired of the devil December 18, 2008