giglets

/ˈɡɪɡlɪts/
noun
  1. Small, playful creatures or beings, often imagined in stories or folklore.
    • She painted a picture of tiny giglets with bright eyes and pointy ears.
    • In the old tale, the giglets would dance in the moonlight and hide before dawn.
    • The children believed that giglets lived under the mushrooms in the garden.
  2. A term of endearment for a young child or a small, lively person.
    • The toddler was such a giglet, always running and laughing.
    • My niece is a happy giglet who loves to play hide-and-seek.
    • Come here, you little giglet, and give me a hug!
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