word
Goblin
GAH-blihn
/ˈɡɑːblɪn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
goblin
Dictionary meaning
A small, grotesque, supernatural, and folkloric creature that makes trouble for human beings.
Examples
- The goblin in the story hid in the woods, waiting for unsuspecting travelers.
Synonyms: hob
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