gremlin

Meanings

• noun

  A mischievous, ugly, small creature in folklore that causes damage to machinery, especially trains.

  - "The gremlin caused the plane to crash."
  - "Children loved to tell stories about the mischievous gremlins."
  - "The mechanic blamed the gremlin for the engine failure."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɡɹɛm.lɪn/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

gremmie , gremmy

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gremlin
creamlin , dreamlin , seamlin

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Variants

List of all variants of gremlin that leads to same result
gremlin , gremlins

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Etymology

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The origin of the word 'gremlin' is uncertain, but it is believed to have originated from the British Royal Air Force during World War II as a term used to explain unexpected mechanical failures.

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Trivia

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1. Gremlins were first popularized in the 1940s by the British Royal Air Force.

2. The term 'gremlin' is sometimes used to describe unexpected mechanical failures.

3. Gremlins are often depicted as small, green, and mischievous creatures.

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Related Concepts

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1. Goblin: Gremlins are similar to goblins in that they are mischievous creatures from folklore.

2. Imp: Gremlins share some similarities with imps, as they are both mischievous supernatural creatures.

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Culture

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Gremlins have become a popular folklore creature and have been featured in various forms of media, including books, movies, and television shows. They are often depicted as small, mischievous creatures that cause damage to machinery, especially trains and planes.

How to Memorize "gremlin"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small, ugly creature causing damage to machinery.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gremlin' with mischief and machinery.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Gremlins Go Blam' to remember the meaning of the word.

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