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Meaning of gremlin

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

gremlin

Pronunciation:/ˈɡɹɛm.lɪn/

noun

Definitions

  1. A mythical creature reputed to be mischievously inclined to damage or dismantle machinery.

  2. (by extension) Any mysterious, unknown source of trouble or mischief.

    Example: We rechecked everything, and we suspect gremlins in the database.

  3. A young inexperienced surfer.

    Synonyms:gremmiegremmy