- gremlin grem·lin n
- ['ɡrɛmlɪn]
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grem|lin — «GREHM luhn», noun. 1. an imaginary creature that causes trouble in an aircraft or its engines or parts. 2. a cause of trouble: »Our biggest gremlin was rust (New York Times). 3. Slang. = gremmie. (Cf. ↑gremmie) ╂[origin uncertain] … Useful english dictionary
gremlin — [grem′lin] n. [prob. < Dan * græmling, imp, dim. of obs gram, a devil < ON gramr, angry, akin to OE gremian, to enrage: for IE base see GRIM] a small imaginary creature humorously blamed for the faulty operation of airplanes or the… … English World dictionary
gremlin — grem·lin (grĕm’lĭn) n. 1) An imaginary gnomelike creature to whom mechanical problems, especially in aircraft, are attributed. 2) A maker of mischief. ╂ [Perhaps blend of Irish gruaimín, bad tempered little fellow (from Middle Irish gruaim, gloom … Word Histories
gremlin — grem|lin [ˈgremlın] n [Date: 1900 2000; Origin: Perhaps from Irish Gaelic gruaimin angry little man ; influenced by goblin] an imaginary evil spirit that is blamed for problems in machinery … Dictionary of contemporary English
gremlin — grem|lin [ gremlın ] noun count a small imaginary creature that people blame when they have problems with machines … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
gremlin — /grem lin/, n. 1. a mischievous invisible being, said by airplane pilots in World War II to cause engine trouble and mechanical difficulties. 2. any cause of trouble, difficulties, etc. [1925 30; of obscure orig; in its earliest attested use, an… … Universalium
gremlin — grem·lin … English syllables
gremlin — grem•lin [[t]ˈgrɛm lɪn[/t]] n. myt an imaginary, mischievous being humorously alleged to cause mechanical failures in aircraft or disruptions in any activity • Etymology: 1925–30; of obscure orig.; in its earliest attested sense, an RAF term for… … From formal English to slang
gremmie — /ˈgrɛmi/ (say gremee) noun Colloquial 1. a gremlin (def. 2). 2. a surfboard rider whose behaviour in the surf is objectionable. Also, gremmy. {grem(lin) + m + ie} …
