goblin
part of speech
noun (a goblin, goblins)
meaning for a pupil
1) A goblin is an ugly, small, mischievous or wicked creature in fairy tales and fantasy stories, often green or grey, with pointy ears. tree →
2) (informal, humorous) A goblin is a naughty child or someone acting greedily or sneakily. tree →
sense in the lessons
In stories, folk tales and games, goblins cause trouble, steal, live in caves or under hills, and guard treasure; in some books they run banks. Goblins are made-up creatures. In everyday jokes, «you little goblin» is a fond tease.
examples
- The goblin hid the gold under the bridge. tree →
- Goblins live in dark caves in the story. tree →
- The knight chased the goblins out of the village. tree →
- Ugh, a goblin mask for Halloween! tree →
- The goblin had long fingers and a crooked grin. tree →
- Stop being a goblin and share the sweets! tree →
- In the game, goblins drop coins when you beat them. tree →
note
Countable: goblins. Goblins are not real. Similar made-up creatures: imp, gremlin, troll, hobgoblin.
Trees and pragmatics
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