Leprechaun
noun
A magical creature in Irish stories often shown as a little old man who likes to cause mischief.
According to Irish folklore, if you catch a leprechaun, he will give you his pot of gold.
Often appears as...
- catch a leprechaun
- pot of gold
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Approving
noun
A magical creature in Irish stories often shown as a little old man who likes to cause mischief.
According to Irish folklore, if you catch a leprechaun, he will give you his pot of gold.
Often appears as...
- catch a leprechaun
- pot of gold
Usage tips
Approving
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Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Icon
Leprechauns are iconic in Irish culture, symbolizing mischief and luck.
On St. Patrick's Day, many people wear leprechaun hats for good luck.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Real
Remember, leprechauns are mythical creatures from folklore, not real beings.
My brother told a story about seeing a leprechaun, but I knew he was joking.
Pro Tip 3/3Magical Abilities
Leprechauns are known for their magical powers, particularly in hiding their treasure.
The tale said the leprechaun vanished with a snap, leaving no trace.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Icon
Leprechauns are iconic in Irish culture, symbolizing mischief and luck.
On St. Patrick's Day, many people wear leprechaun hats for good luck.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Real
Remember, leprechauns are mythical creatures from folklore, not real beings.
My brother told a story about seeing a leprechaun, but I knew he was joking.
Pro Tip 3/3Magical Abilities
Leprechauns are known for their magical powers, particularly in hiding their treasure.
The tale said the leprechaun vanished with a snap, leaving no trace.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Icon
Leprechauns are iconic in Irish culture, symbolizing mischief and luck.
On St. Patrick's Day, many people wear leprechaun hats for good luck.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Real
Remember, leprechauns are mythical creatures from folklore, not real beings.
My brother told a story about seeing a leprechaun, but I knew he was joking.
Pro Tip 3/3Magical Abilities
Leprechauns are known for their magical powers, particularly in hiding their treasure.
The tale said the leprechaun vanished with a snap, leaving no trace.
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Quote examples
Tim Wise
American Activist
Being asked to describe what 'post-racial' means is a bit like being asked to describe a leprechaun, cold fusion or unicorns: we know what is meant, but, if we are willing to be honest, we also know that none of the four describe something real, something tangible, something true.
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Jonas Armstrong
Irish Actor
When I was 14, I almost had a big green leprechaun tattooed on my forearm. Thank God I didn't - it would have been a nightmare to cover up as an actor. I went with a group of mates and, being Irish, thought a leprechaun would be perfect.
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Sheamus
Irish Athlete
You know the way it is: sometimes Americans think of us as their backward little cousin. It's the whole shamrock, potatoes, famine, leprechaun thing, all that drunken paddies rubbish.
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Verne Troyer
American Actor
I stay away from the elf roles; I stay away from playing a leprechaun. All the roles I try to do are something that an average actor would do.
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Alex Hirsch
American Writer
When I was about 7 years old, I built a leprechaun trap out of a cardboard box, a biscuit tin and some toilet paper tubes.
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Lisa Kennedy Montgomery
American Author
I called Rory McIlroy a leprechaun and believe me I wanted to call him much worse.
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Tim Wise
American Activist
Being asked to describe what 'post-racial' means is a bit like being asked to describe a leprechaun, cold fusion or unicorns: we know what is meant, but, if we are willing to be honest, we also know that none of the four describe something real, something tangible, something true.
Quote examples
Jonas Armstrong
Irish Actor
When I was 14, I almost had a big green leprechaun tattooed on my forearm. Thank God I didn't - it would have been a nightmare to cover up as an actor. I went with a group of mates and, being Irish, thought a leprechaun would be perfect.
Quote examples
Sheamus
Irish Athlete
You know the way it is: sometimes Americans think of us as their backward little cousin. It's the whole shamrock, potatoes, famine, leprechaun thing, all that drunken paddies rubbish.
Quote examples
Verne Troyer
American Actor
I stay away from the elf roles; I stay away from playing a leprechaun. All the roles I try to do are something that an average actor would do.
Quote examples
Alex Hirsch
American Writer
When I was about 7 years old, I built a leprechaun trap out of a cardboard box, a biscuit tin and some toilet paper tubes.
Quote examples
Lisa Kennedy Montgomery
American Author
I called Rory McIlroy a leprechaun and believe me I wanted to call him much worse.
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