gremlin

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Noun gremlin has 1 sense

elf, hob, gremlin, pixie, pixy, brownie, imp - (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
--₁ is a kind of fairy, faery, faerie, sprite
--₁ has particulars: leprechaun; sandman

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Gremlin

A gremlin typically refers to a mischievous imaginary creature depicted in folklore and popular culture. It is often associated with causing trouble or mechanical failures.

Noun

Sense 1: A mischievous mythical creature

Example: The children giggled as they listened to stories about mischievous gremlins causing mischief in their village.

Sense 2: A small creature or imp that is believed to cause mechanical failures, especially in aircrafts

Example: The pilot suspected a gremlin was responsible for the engine malfunction during the flight.

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