goblin

[US]/'gɒblɪn/
[UK]/'ɡɑblɪn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. small mischievous or ugly creature

Example Sentences

a mischievous goblin

the goblin makes a huge splat as he hits the ground.

Example: The damage assignment order of an attacking Craw Wurm (a 6/4 creature) is Canyon Minotaur (a 3/3 creature) then Goblin Piker (a 2/1 creature).

-----Tok-Tok, Volcano BornLegendary Creature - Goblin Shaman2/2Protection from redIf a red source would deal damage to a player, it dealsthat much damage plus 1 to that player instead.

The goblin was hiding in the dark forest.

The old tales spoke of mischievous goblins.

The goblin cackled with delight as it caused chaos.

Beware of the goblin lurking in the shadows.

The brave knight confronted the menacing goblin.

The goblin's eyes glowed with an eerie light.

Legend has it that goblins guard hidden treasures.

The goblin's wicked grin sent shivers down my spine.

The villagers left offerings to appease the goblin.

A group of goblins danced around the flickering fire.

Real-world Examples

" Snow goblin" is an offensive slur.

Source: BoJack Horseman Season 3

You didn't want to steal the key, you didn't want to fight the goblins.

Source: Young Sheldon Season 4

" Draco, fetch the goblin, he can tell us whether the sword is real or not! "

Source: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

The word is goblin mode, technically two words.

Source: CNN 10 Student English December 2022 Collection

I'm not putting her down, you goblin.

Source: Modern Family - Season 10

Gringotts goblins today insisted that nothing had been taken.

Source: All-Star Read "Harry Potter" Collection

Yeah. And so 'goblin mode' speaks to the times.

Source: Learn English by following hot topics.

“Morning, ” said Hagrid to a free goblin.

Source: All-Star Read "Harry Potter" Collection

They want to stay in goblin mode.

Source: Learn English by following hot topics.

Pay them no mind. Those stair goblins can be moody.

Source: Rick and Morty Season 1 (Bilingual)

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