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goblin

/ˈɡɒblɪn/

/ˈɡɑblɪn/

goblinnoun

goblins

/ˈɡɒblɪn/

/ˈɡɑblɪn/

Translations

gobelincréature du folklore

The children were frightened by the tales of goblins lurking in the forest.

Les enfants avaient peur des récits de gobelins rôdant dans la forêt.

Additional translations

monstrefamilier, péjoratif; pour une personne jugée repoussante ou désagréable

Definitions

A mischievous, ugly, and often malevolent creature from folklore, typically depicted as a small, grotesque humanoid.

The children were frightened by the tales of goblins lurking in the forest.

A person regarded as grotesque, objectionable, or unattractive (slang, often disparaging).

Stop acting like such a goblin and tidy your room.

Synonyms

goblinadjective

/ˈɡɒb.lɪn/

/ˈɡɑːb.lɪn/

Attributive use in compounds (e.g., 'goblin shark', 'goblin mode'); functions adjectivally.

Translations

gobelinrare; pour qualifier une apparence ou un caractère rappelant un gobelin

The costume had a distinctly goblin appearance.

Le costume avait une apparence nettement gobeline.

Definitions

Relating to, resembling, or characteristic of a goblin.

The costume had a distinctly goblin appearance.

Synonyms

goblinproper noun

Definitions

The title of various artistic works or entities, especially an Italian progressive rock band noted for horror-film soundtracks.

Goblin provided the iconic music for several of Dario Argento’s movies.