Hobgoblin: meaning, definitions and examples

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hobgoblin

 

[ หˆhษ’bหŒษกษ’b.lษชn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

goblin, imp, sprite

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น goblin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเฅ‰เคฌเค—เฅ‰เคฌเฅเคฒเคฟเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hobgoblin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hobgoblin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพะฑะปั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ goblin

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ›ใƒ–ใ‚ดใƒ–ใƒชใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hobgoblin

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hobgoblin

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hobgoblin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜ธ๊ทธ๊ณ ๋ธ”๋ฆฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ูˆุบูˆุจู„ู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hobgoblin

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hobgoblin

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้œๅธƒๅ“ฅๅธƒๆž—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hobgoblin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hobgoblin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั…ะพะฑะณะพะฑะปะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒแƒ‘แƒ’แƒแƒ‘แƒšแƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hobgoblin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,832, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.