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goblin — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • goblin noun In traditional folklore, a small, ugly magical creature that lives in dark places and is usually unkind or troublesome, similar to an evil elf or demon.

Senses

goblin is used for these senses in English:

  • goblin (fantasy) A malevolent and grotesque diminutive humanoid, often associated with orcs or trolls.

goblin — full definition

  1. noun In traditional folklore, a small, ugly magical creature that lives in dark places and is usually unkind or troublesome, similar to an evil elf or demon.
  2. noun In modern fantasy stories, a strong, aggressive and very ugly human-like creature, often grouped with orcs and trolls.
  3. noun Short for goblin shark.
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