hobgoblin — meaning in English
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English meaning
- hobgoblin noun A small, ugly goblin that makes trouble for humans.
Senses
hobgoblin is used for these senses in English:
- hobgoblin A small, ugly goblin that makes trouble for humans. [from 1520s]
hobgoblin — full definition
- noun A small, ugly goblin that makes trouble for humans.
- noun A source of dread, fear or apprehension; a bugbear.