Schlingel — meaning in English

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.
• rogue noun A dishonest or unprincipled person; a scoundrel.
• tyke noun A small child, especially a lively or mischievous one.
• urchin noun A young child, especially a poor or mischievous one often seen roaming the streets.

Senses

Schlingel 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.
• rogue A mischievous scamp.
• tyke (colloquial) A small child, especially a cheeky or mischievous one.
• urchin A mischievous child.

imp — full definition

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

rascal — full definition

1. noun A dishonest or badly behaved person, especially in a way that can seem mischievous rather than truly dangerous.
2. noun A playful, mischievous child or animal.

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