blastie
/ˈblæsti/
noun
- A small creature or character, often from folklore or fantasy, that is mischievous or magical.
- The children imagined a blastie hiding in the garden, ready to grant wishes.
- In the movie, a friendly blastie helped the hero find the hidden treasure.
- The old tale told of a blastie that lived under the bridge and played tricks on travelers.
- A term of endearment or playful insult for a person, especially a small or lively one.
- Come here, you little blastie, and give me a hug!
- He's a cheeky blastie, always making everyone laugh.
- That blastie of a dog keeps stealing my socks.