goblin

noun
UK: /ˈɡɒblɪn/
US: /ˈɡɑːblɪn/

  1. A small, ugly, and mischievous creature of folklore, often depicted as evil or malicious.

    1. The goblin hid behind the tree.
    2. The old story tells of a fearsome goblin lurking in the dark forest.

  2. A playfully mischievous person.

    1. He is a little goblin, always up to something.
    2. That little goblin is always playing pranks on his older sister.

Synonyms

hobgoblin sprite pixie gremlin imp
goblin intransitive-verb

  1. To behave in a mischievous or disruptive way, like a goblin.

    1. The kids were goblin all day.
    2. Don't goblin my work when I try to concentrate to finish my task.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "goblin" in English means: A small, ugly, and mischievous creature of folklore, often depicted as evil or malicious., A playfully mischievous person..

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

Synonyms for "goblin": hobgoblin, sprite, pixie, gremlin, imp.

Example usage of "goblin": "The goblin hid behind the tree.". More examples on the page.