Hobgoblin: meaning, definitions and examples
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hobgoblin
[ หhษbหษกษb.lษชn ]
folklore character
A hobgoblin is a mischievous creature from folklore, often depicted as a small, elf-like being. They are said to play pranks on humans and sometimes assist in household chores or agriculture but can also cause trouble.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The hobgoblin was known to trick travelers on the road.
- In the legend, the hobgoblin helped the farmer harvest his crops.
- Children love stories about the mischievous hobgoblin who lives in the woods.
Translations
Translations of the word "hobgoblin" in other languages:
๐ต๐น goblin
๐ฎ๐ณ เคนเฅเคฌเคเฅเคฌเฅเคฒเคฟเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Hobgoblin
๐ฎ๐ฉ hobgoblin
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะพะฑะปัะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ goblin
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใดใใชใณ
๐ซ๐ท hobgoblin
๐ช๐ธ hobgoblin
๐น๐ท hobgoblin
๐ฐ๐ท ํธ๊ทธ๊ณ ๋ธ๋ฆฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุบูุจูู
๐จ๐ฟ hobgoblin
๐ธ๐ฐ hobgoblin
๐จ๐ณ ้ๅธๅฅๅธๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ hobgoblin
๐ฎ๐ธ hobgoblin
๐ฐ๐ฟ ั ะพะฑะณะพะฑะปะธะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แฐแแแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ hobgoblin
๐ฒ๐ฝ hobgoblin
Etymology
The term 'hobgoblin' has its roots in Middle English and is a combination of the word 'hob,' which is a pet form of the name Robert, and 'goblin,' a term used to describe a small, grotesque creature. Hobgoblins were first recorded in literature during the 16th century, and they were often portrayed in a humorous light. Unlike more sinister goblins, hobgoblins were often thought to be more benign or even helpful. In some tales, they would assist farmers with chores in exchange for food or a place to stay. However, their playful nature sometimes led them to cause mischief and annoyance. Over the years, the character of hobgoblin evolved in literature and pop culture, retaining its essence as a trickster figure.