Hobgoblin

usgb/ˈhɑːbɡɑːblɪn/
noun

A type of small, wicked creature that appears in stories and old folk tales.

In the dark forest, they were confronted by a hobgoblin, snarling and bearing sharp teeth.
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Often appears as...

  • meet a hobgoblin
  • fear the hobgoblin

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Storybook Evil

Used to describe a mythical creature that's menacing in fairy tales and fantasy settings.

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A hobgoblin is often a villain in children's fairy tales.
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Misunderstood Monster

Sometimes depicts a misunderstood being, not purely evil, in modern stories.

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The hobgoblin turned out to be a guardian of the forest.
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Halloween Associate

In Western cultures, often associated with Halloween and spooky themes.

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She dressed up as a hobgoblin for the Halloween party.
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