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goblin

UK
/ˈɡɒblɪn/
US
/ˈɡɑblɪn/

Translations

goblinnoun
goblins
pl
UK
/ˈɡɒblɪn/
US
/ˈɡɑblɪn/
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
Synonyms
sprite
fiend
monster
gremlin
ogre
demon
imp
goblinadjective
UK
/ˈɡɒb.lɪn/
US
/ˈɡɑːb.lɪn/
Attributive use in compounds (e.g., 'goblin shark', 'goblin mode'); functions adjectivally.
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.
Synonyms
ghastly
ugly
monstrous
grotesque
fiendish
mischievous
imp-like
impish
goblinish
goblin-like

Definitions

goblinnoun
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.
goblinadjective
Relating to, resembling, or characteristic of a goblin.
The costume had a distinctly goblin appearance.
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