Schelm — meaning in English

English meaning

• Heckler name A German surname, an occupational name related to combing or carding flax; also a common noun for a person who interrupts a speaker with jeers.
• imp noun A small, mischievous supernatural creature, like a minor demon.
• prankster noun Someone who enjoys playing pranks on people.
• rogue noun A dishonest or unprincipled person; a scoundrel.
• wag verb To swing repeatedly from side to side.
• wanton adj Deliberately careless or cruel, showing no regard for consequences or morality.

Senses

Schelm is used for these senses in English:

• heckler One who heckles; somebody who insults, makes fun of, or teases.
• imp (often, humorous) A mischievous child. [from 17th c.]
• prankster One who performs pranks.
• rogue A mischievous scamp.
• wag A witty person.
• wanton An overly playful person; a trifler.

imp — full definition

1. noun A small, mischievous supernatural creature, like a minor demon.
2. noun A mischievous child.

Related German words