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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Значення
значень: 5An imaginary creature reputed to be mischievously inclined, for example, to damage or dismantle machinery.
гремлинgremlin
гре́млінhrémlin
(ширше)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
(ширше, сленг)A young, inexperienced surfer or skateboarder, regarded as a nuisance.
(ширше)A person regarded as similar to a fictional gremlin, in particular: mischievous, troublesome, short, or annoying.
(застаріле)A contemptible person.
- (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
Приклади
речень: 2Do you remember Gizmo in the Gremlins?
Santiago trapped the Gremlin inside the fridge.
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Походження
Uncertain; the following etymologies have been suggested:Uncertain; the following etymologies have been suggested:
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