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goblin

/ˈɡɑb.lɪn/noun2 syllables

Goblin means: (folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings.

Synonyms for goblin14

noun, as in (folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings

hob, hobgoblin

also used for goblin

bugbear, bog, bogey, boggard, bogle, bug-a-boo, gnome, imp, kobold, ogre, orc, puck

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What does goblin mean?1

noun

1

(folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Goblin in a sentence

  • There are exactly two goblins who each hate every wizard.gleki
  • Leave the goblins alone and they'll usually leave you alone.shekitten
  • You goblin bastards! Come and get me if you dare!megamanenm
  • You're dressed up all nice and I'm a goblin today.shekitten
  • I've been in constant goblin mode ever since I was laid off.shekitten
  • Goblins are a common element of European folklore.rul
  • He gave his sudden, goblin like grin.unknown
  • The goblin army will attack at midnight.megamanenm

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Forms of goblin

as a noun

plural
goblins