imp

• Существительное, обозначающее маленькое озорное существо в фольклоре или игривого, часто шаловливого человека.

A noun referring to a small, mischievous creature in folklore, or a playful, often mischievous person.

1. Mischievous fairyB2formal

   A small, often mischievous creature from folklore, similar to a fairy or demon.

   Озорной дух

   • The old tale spoke of an imp that played tricks on travelers.
   • In the story, a tiny imp hid the farmer's tools.
   • Children were warned about the imp that lived in the forest.

   Synonymselffairygoblingremlinhobgoblinpixiepucksprite

2. Playfully naughty personB1informal

   A person, especially a child, who is mischievous but in a playful and charming way.

   Озорник

   • The little imp hid his sister's shoes just for fun.
   • She's a cheeky little imp, always making everyone laugh.
   • He grinned like an imp after pulling the prank.

   Synonymsminxmischief-makermonkeypranksterrascalroguescampurchin