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goblin

/ˈɡɒblɪn/

/ˈɡɑblɪn/

goblinnoun

goblins

/ˈɡɒblɪn/

/ˈɡɑblɪn/

Translations

гоблин

The goblin hid in the shadows of the forest.

Гоблин прятался в тенях леса.

Additional translations

черт

домовой

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.

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.