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hobgoblin

noun
 
/hɒbˈɡɒblɪn/,
 
/ˈhɒbɡɒblɪn/
 
/ˈhɑːbɡɑːblɪn/
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  1. (in stories) a small ugly creature that likes to trick people or cause trouble
    Word Originmid 16th cent.: from hob ‘sprite or hobgoblin’ + goblin.
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