Imp: meaning, definitions and examples
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imp
[ ɪmp ]
influence
In an informal setting, 'imp' is often used to refer to a mischievous or playful child, usually with a positive connotation. The term is used to describe someone who is small, energetic, and full of mischief.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Look at that little imp running around the playground!
- The imp giggled mischievously as he played a prank on his sister.
mythology
In folklore and mythology, 'imp' is a small, mischievous supernatural being, often portrayed as a lesser demon or evil spirit. Imps are typically portrayed as troublemakers who enjoy causing chaos and playing pranks on humans.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The imp whispered dark thoughts into the ear of the unsuspecting traveler.
- Legends tell of imps haunting old castles and forests, causing mischief wherever they go.
Translations
Translations of the word "imp" in other languages:
🇵🇹 importância
- importância de
- importar
🇮🇳 महत्व
- महत्त्वपूर्ण
- प्रभाव
🇩🇪 Bedeutung
- Wichtigkeit
- Einfluss
🇮🇩 penting
- pentingnya
- pengaruh
🇺🇦 важливість
- значення
- вплив
🇵🇱 znaczenie
- ważność
- wpływ
🇯🇵 重要性
- 重要
- 影響
🇫🇷 importance
- signification
- influence
🇪🇸 importancia
- significado
- influencia
🇹🇷 önem
- anlam
- etki
🇰🇷 중요성
- 의미
- 영향
🇸🇦 أهمية
- دلالة
- تأثير
🇨🇿 důležitost
- význam
- vliv
🇸🇰 dôležitosť
- význam
- vplyv
🇨🇳 重要性
- 意义
- 影响
🇸🇮 pomen
- pomembnost
- vpliv
🇮🇸 mikilvægi
- þýðing
- áhrif
🇰🇿 маңыздылық
- маңызы
- әсер ету
🇬🇪 მნიშვნელობა
- მნიშვნელობიანი
- გავლენა
🇦🇿 əhəmiyyət
- vaciblik
- təsir
🇲🇽 importancia
- significado
- influencia
Word origin
The word 'imp' originated in the late Middle English period, derived from the Old English word 'impe' meaning a young shoot or scion. Over time, the term evolved to refer to a mischievous or playful child, as well as a supernatural being in folklore. The concept of imps has been present in various cultures and mythologies, often associated with mischief and trickery.
See also: impish.