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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

  1. noun A small, ugly goblin that makes trouble for humans.
  2. noun A source of dread, fear or apprehension; a bugbear.

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