ˈelvish, -vēsh adjective
Etymology: Middle English elvissh, from elf + -issh -ish
1. : of or relating to elves : being or like elves
elvish tricks disturbed the cattle
ugly shrunken elvish men
2. : characteristic of or like that of elves
elvish laughter
a. : mischievous
b. : spiteful
c. : irritating
• el·vish·ly adverb