imp
/ɪmp/
noun
- A small, mischievous child or creature, often one who causes trouble in a playful way.
- My nephew is such an imp—he drew a mustache on my photo with a marker.
- In the story, a cheeky imp tricks the villagers into chasing a rainbow.
- The little imp hid his sister's shoes just to get a laugh.
- A small, evil creature in folklore, similar to a demon or goblin.
- According to legend, an imp can grant wishes but always with a trick.
- The old book had a drawing of an imp with horns and a pointed tail.
- Medieval tales often describe an imp as a servant of the devil.