Meaning of the word gremlin in English
What does gremlin mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
gremlin
US /ˈɡrem.lən/
UK /ˈɡrem.lɪn/
Noun
an imaginary mischievous sprite regarded as responsible for mechanical or electrical faults
Example:
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I think a little gremlin must have gotten into the computer and messed things up.
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The mechanic blamed the car's intermittent issues on a mischievous gremlin.