Goblin

usgb/ˈɡɑːblɪn/
noun

A small, ugly, and often evil creature in folklore and fantasy stories.

In the dark forest, the children encountered a goblin.
Visual representation of "goblin" - A small, ugly, and often evil creature in folklore and fantasy stories.

Often appears as...

  • goblin king
  • goblin market

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Mythical Origins

Understand goblins come from myths; they're classic fantasy creatures like in 'The Hobbit'.

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The goblin sneered at the weary adventurers.
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Ugly Connotations

Goblins are described as ugly to express they're not only evil, but also visually unappealing.

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The goblin's face was twisted and vile.
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Mischievous Nature

Goblins can be tricky or mischievous, causing problems out of spite or for fun.

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A goblin wreaked havoc in the village last night.
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