GREMLIN


Meaning of GREMLIN in English

n. colloq. 1 an imaginary mischievous sprite regarded as responsible for mechanical faults, esp. in aircraft. 2 any similar cause of trouble.

[ 20th c.: orig. unkn., but prob. after goblin ]

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