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hobgoblin

noun hob·gob·lin \ˈhäb-ˌgäb-lən\

: an ugly or evil creature that plays tricks in children's stories

: something that causes fear or worry

Full Definition of HOBGOBLIN

: a mischievous goblin

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First Known Use: 1530

Synonyms: brownie, dwarf, elf, faerie (also faery), fay, gnome, goblin, gremlin, fairy, kobold, leprechaun, pixie (also pixy), puck, sprite, troll

HOBGOBLIN Defined for Kids

noun hob·gob·lin \ˈhäb-ˌgä-blən\

: a mischievous elf

: bogey 2

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