GREMLIN

Gremlin

A Gremlin is a mythological creature commonly depicted as mischievous and mechanically oriented, with a specific interest in aircraft. Gremlins' mischievous natures are similar to those of English folkloric imps, while their inclination to damage or dismantle machinery is more modern.

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gremlin

Noun

  1. A mythical creature reputed to be mechanically inclined and mischievously inclined to damage or dismantle machinery.
  2. Any mysterious, unknown source of trouble or mischief.
    We rechecked everything, and we suspect gremlins in the database.


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