gremlin
An imaginary creature reputed to be mischievously inclined, for example, to damage or…An imaginary creature reputed to be mischievously inclined, for example, to damage or dismantle machinery.
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Значение
значений: 5An imaginary creature reputed to be mischievously inclined, for example, to damage or dismantle machinery.
гремлинgremlin
гре́млінhrémlin
(шире)Any mysterious, unknown source of mischief or trouble, or the problem created thereby.
We rechecked everything, and we suspect gremlins in the database.
Fehlerteufel, Kobold
(шире, сленг)A young, inexperienced surfer or skateboarder, regarded as a nuisance.
(шире)A person regarded as similar to a fictional gremlin, in particular: mischievous, troublesome, short, or annoying.
(устаревшее)A contemptible person.
- (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
Примеры
предложений: 2Do you remember Gizmo in the Gremlins?
Santiago trapped the Gremlin inside the fridge.
Переводы
языков: 3По значениям 1
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Происхождение
Uncertain; the following etymologies have been suggested:Uncertain; the following etymologies have been suggested:
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