Goblin: meaning, definitions and examples

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goblin

 

[ หˆษกษ’blษชn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fantasy creature

A goblin is a small, grotesque creature in folklore and fantasy fiction. Typically portrayed as mischievous and greedy, goblins are often depicted as causing trouble or mischief for humans.

Synonyms

imp, pixie, sprite

Examples of usage

  • Watch out for the goblin lurking in the shadows.
  • The goblin stole all the gold from the treasure chest.
  • The villagers feared the goblin that haunted the old abandoned castle.
Context #2 | Noun

slang

In slang, a goblin can refer to a person who is considered unattractive or unpleasant in appearance.

Synonyms

monster, ugly person

Examples of usage

  • Don't be mean, she's not a goblin, she's just shy.
  • He's such a goblin, always scowling at everyone.

Translations

Translations of the word "goblin" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น duende

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ‹เคฌเฅเคฒเคฟเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kobold

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ goblin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพะฑะปั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ goblin

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ดใƒ–ใƒชใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gobelin

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ duende

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท goblin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋„๊นจ๋น„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนูุฑูŠุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skล™รญtek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกkriatok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฆ–็ฒพ (yฤojฤซng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกkrat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพurs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะพะฑะปะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ‘แƒšแƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ goblin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ duende

Etymology

The word 'goblin' originated in the Middle English term 'gobelin,' which was derived from the Old French 'gobelin,' originally referring to a mischievous spirit. Over time, the concept of goblins evolved in folklore and fantasy literature to represent a variety of small, often malevolent creatures. The modern perception of goblins as small, grotesque beings is heavily influenced by fantasy fiction, particularly works such as 'The Hobbit' by J.R.R. Tolkien.

See also: goblins.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,532, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.