goblin

• Ein koboldartiges Fabelwesen, meist klein, hässlich und boshaft, das in der Folklore vorkommt. Der Begriff kann auch allgemein für ein bösartiges oder verschlagenes Wesen stehen.

A noun referring to a mythical, often mischievous or malevolent creature from folklore, typically depicted as a small, grotesque humanoid.

1. Mythical creatureB1formal

   A small, grotesque, mischievous creature from folklore, often depicted as causing trouble or stealing things.

   Mythisches Wesen

   • The goblin hid in the shadows of the cave.
   • In the story, a goblin stole the farmer's tools.
   • Children were warned about goblins living in the old forest.

   Synonymebogeydemonfiendgremlinhobgoblinimppucksprite

2. Mischievous personB2informal

   A person, especially a child, who is playful, naughty, or causes minor trouble.

   Schelm

   • That little goblin hid my keys again!
   • He's a goblin when it comes to pranks.
   • The classroom goblin always draws on the desks.

   Synonymeimprascalscampurchin