noun
hobgoblin
Hobgoblin (noun) means a small, ugly goblin that makes trouble for humans.
noun
1
A small, ugly goblin that makes trouble for humans.
2
A source of dread, fear or apprehension; a bugbear.
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Etymology
From hob (“elf”, from Hob, a variant of Rob, short for Robin Goodfellow, an elf in Germanic folklore) + goblin.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of hobgoblin?
"hobgoblin" (noun) means a small, ugly goblin that makes trouble for humans.
What are the different meanings of hobgoblin?
"hobgoblin" has 2 main meanings: 1. A small, ugly goblin that makes trouble for humans; 2. A source of dread, fear or apprehension; a bugbear.