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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Meaning
5 sensesAn imaginary creature reputed to be mischievously inclined, for example, to damage or dismantle machinery.
гремлинgremlin
гре́млінhrémlin
(broadly)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
(broadly, slang)A young, inexperienced surfer or skateboarder, regarded as a nuisance.
(broadly)A person regarded as similar to a fictional gremlin, in particular: mischievous, troublesome, short, or annoying.
(obsolete)A contemptible person.
- (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
Examples
2 sentencesDo you remember Gizmo in the Gremlins?
Santiago trapped the Gremlin inside the fridge.
Translations
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Origin
Uncertain; the following etymologies have been suggested:Uncertain; the following etymologies have been suggested:
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