Gremlin (Noun)
Meaning
(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- According to legend, a gremlin would play tricks on unsuspecting travelers who wandered into the enchanted forest.
- The village children believed that the strange noises at night were caused by mischievous gremlins hiding in the thatched roofs.
- In Scottish folklore, gremlins were known to tamper with machinery and cause trouble for farmers who worked late into the night.
- Some people believed that gremlins had a weakness for sweet treats, and would leave out offerings of honey and milk to appease them.
- In ancient Celtic myths, gremlins were depicted as troublesome fairies that would steal small items from homes and replace them with useless trinkets.