Imp
/ɪmp/
EN
A small, mischievous supernatural spirit in folklore; also, a naughty or mischievous child.
The old story said an imp lived in the forest and played tricks on travelers.
Etymology
Derived from the Old English word 'impa', meaning a young shoot or scion of a plant, which later was used to refer to a child or descendant. By the 15th century, it shifted to mean a small evil spirit, likely influenced by Middle French usage.
Translations
简体中文
小恶魔,顽童,淘气鬼
繁體中文
小惡魔,頑童,淘氣鬼
日本語
小鬼,いたずら好きの子],ko,:,작은 악마,장난꾸러기],de,:,Kobold,Schelm,Ungar,es,:,diablillo,travieso,pt,:,diabrete,travesso,fr,:,diablotin,polisson,ca,:,diablet,travenc,vi,:,quỷ nhỏ,đứa nghịch ngợm
Collocations
little impmischievous impforest imp
Synonyms
goblinspriterascalurchin
Antonyms
angelsaintangelic child