goblin

gob·lin

noun \ˈgäb-lən\

Definition of GOBLIN

: an ugly or grotesque sprite that is usually mischievous and sometimes evil and malicious

Examples of GOBLIN

1. <dressed up the toddlers like goblins for Halloween>

Origin of GOBLIN

Middle English gobelin, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin gobelinus, ultimately from Greek kobalos rogue

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to GOBLIN

Synonyms: brownie, dwarf, elf, faerie (also faery), fay, gnome, fairy, gremlin, hobgoblin, kobold, leprechaun, pixie (also pixy), puck, sprite, troll

Related Words: little people; kelpie, nixie; changeling; imp; banshee, ghoul, hag, ogre

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