imp

noun
UK: /ɪmp/
US: /ɪmp/

  1. A mischievous child.

    1. My little imp is always playing pranks.
    2. The child, a little imp, giggled as he ran away with the stolen cookie.

  2. A small, mythical creature, often mischievous or evil.

    1. The story told of an imp hiding in the old chest.
    2. Legend says that imps are responsible for the strange noises in the haunted house.

Synonyms

rascal scamp devil fiend
imp transitive-verb

  1. To graft or insert; to mend or repair.

    1. They tried to imp new feathers onto the injured bird's wing.
    2. The artist was able to imp the missing piece onto the ancient vase seamlessly.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "imp" in English means: A mischievous child., A small, mythical creature, often mischievous or evil..

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

Synonyms for "imp": rascal, scamp, devil, fiend.

Example usage of "imp": "My little imp is always playing pranks.". More examples on the page.