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Gremlin

GREH-mluhn

/ˈɡrɛmlʌn/

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gremlin

Dictionary meaning

In folklore, fairies that are somewhat mischievous.

Examples

  • Gremlins stole all the socks in the entire town.

Synonyms: hob

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