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gremlin

Pronunciation: /ˈgrɛmlɪn/

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Definition of gremlin

noun

informal
  • an imaginary mischievous sprite regarded as responsible for an unexplained mechanical or electronic problem or fault:a gremlin in my computer omitted a line
  • an unexplained problem or fault: electrical gremlins are often difficult to locate

Origin:

1940s: perhaps suggested by goblin

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Definition of gremlin in the US English dictionary