elf

noun
UK: /elf/
US: /elf/

  1. A mythical creature of folk tales, typically having magical powers.

    1. The little elf lived in the forest, hidden from people.
    2. She dressed as an elf for the costume party and won first prize.

  2. A small, mischievous person.

    1. My little brother is an elf he always plays pranks.
    2. With a twinkle in his eye, he's quite the little elf at Christmas.

Synonyms

sprite pixie fairy imp
elf verb

  1. To steal or take something in a playful or mischievous manner.

    1. The child tried to elf a cookie from the jar.
    2. He would elf little trinkets from the store, never getting caught.
elf adjective

  1. Resembling or relating to elves; elfin.

    1. She had elf features: pointy ears and big eyes.
    2. The garden statue had an elf quality about it, small and mischievous.
elf adverb

  1. To work secretly or industriously, similar to elves making toys.

    1. She elfed all night on her project.
    2. The design team elfed away in the office to meet the tight deadline.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "elf" in English means: A mythical creature of folk tales, typically having magical powers., A small, mischievous person..

The phonetic transcription of "elf" is /elf/ in British English and /elf/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "elf": sprite, pixie, fairy, imp.

Example usage of "elf": "The little elf lived in the forest, hidden from people.". More examples on the page.