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1. (n.) gremlin
an imaginary, mischievous being humorously alleged to cause mechanical failures in aircraft or disruptions in any activity.
Etymology: (1925–30; of obscure orig.; in its earliest attested sense, an RAF term for a subaltern or enlisted man; later development perh. affected by phonetic resemblance to goblin)
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1. (noun) elf, hob, gremlin, pixie, pixy, brownie, imp
(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
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