Bengel — meaning in English
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English meaning
- imp noun A small, mischievous supernatural creature, like a minor demon.
- rascal noun A dishonest or badly behaved person, especially in a way that can seem mischievous rather than truly dangerous.
- urchin noun A young child, especially a poor or mischievous one often seen roaming the streets.
- whippersnapper noun A cocky young person who acts with more confidence than their experience deserves.
Senses
Bengel is used for these senses in English:
- imp (often, humorous) A mischievous child. [from 17th c.]
- rascal Sometimes diminutive: a cheeky person or creature; a troublemaker.
- urchin A mischievous child.
- whippersnapper (colloquial) A young and cheeky or presumptuous person; often with a connotation of ignorance via inexperience. [from 1670s]
imp — full definition
- noun A small, mischievous supernatural creature, like a minor demon.
- noun A mischievous child.
rascal — full definition
- noun A dishonest or badly behaved person, especially in a way that can seem mischievous rather than truly dangerous.
- noun A playful, mischievous child or animal.
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