Synonyms of gremlin

gremlin

noun

ˈgrem-lən 

as in fairy

an imaginary being usually having a small human form and magical powers

during the World Wars, fighter pilots adopted the fanciful notion that gremlins were responsible for mechanical failures on their planes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fairy
• elf
• goblin
• dwarf
• faerie
• troll
• pixie
• sprite
• gnome
• leprechaun
• brownie
• fay
• hobgoblin
• puck
• kobold
• little people
• ghoul
• changeling
• banshee
• imp
• ogre
• hag
• kelpie
• nixie

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of gremlin

In recent weeks, social media users, especially on X, have been noticing increasing references to goblins, along with other fantasy creatures such as gremlins, ogres and trolls in ChatGPT’s answers to user queries. — Rob Wile, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026

My current gremlin is that the mic on my Logitech Brio webcam doesn’t always transmit sound. — Nathan Edwards, The Verge, 26 Apr. 2026

The only thing that would satisfy the gremlin in me is the ruination of my freedom. — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2026

Don’t let fear of your inner gremlins stop you from self-work to level up your life. — Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026