You queried:

gremlin "

Results retrieved for:
    • \ ˈgrem-lən \

    Your query is not considered offensive by any official sources.

    ( some results may take a moment to update )


    [Noun]  | "grem*lin" | \ ˈgrem-lən \


    1: a cause of error or equipment malfunction (as in aircraft) conceived of as a small mischievous gnome


    Origin: 1941 ;

     Origin unknown;

    [Noun]  | "gremlin" 


    1: an imaginary being usually having a small human form and magical powers;


      * e.g., " ... during the World Wars, fighter pilots adopted the fanciful notion that gremlins were responsible for mechanical failures on their planes "



    •  Antonyms : 

    • (N/A)





     [ "gremlin" ]

    1: someone who doesn’t take a joke

      * e.g.,  ... she’s such a gremlin 

     [ "gremlin" ]

    1: Gremlin - (noun)

      * e.g.,  ...  My airplane crashed, must have been those gremlins. 


     [ "gremlin" ]

    2:  A malfunction or cause of error, blamed on a mischievous gnome.

      * e.g.,  ...  Gizmo is the cutest gremlin I have ever seen 


     [ "gremlin" ]

    3: gremlin - (proper noun)


     [ "gremlin" ]

    4:  Those scary ass guys from the movie 'Gremlins'. They are about 1ft in height. If they get wet, more gremlins emerge from their back. If they are feed after midnight, they turn evil. The most famous gremlin is Gizmo. They look a lot like furbys.

     [ "gremlin" ]

    1: A short acne covered child with a large head and odd straggles of facial hair on his chin. This particular species is not welcomed amongst the human race but remains with them for no particular reason. Often bragging about there abilities to smoke weed and have very little friends. They usually hide in places such as under beds or in you closet. Be warned ladies these creatures will attempt to flirt with you. Avoid eye contact and touching any part of the body

      * e.g.,  ... gremlins gremlins gremlins we dont have any gremlins in this class 

     [ "gremlin" ]

    1: (1) A mythical little craeture

      * e.g.,  ... (1) A cartoon starring Bugs Bunny had him at odds with a Gremlin who wanted to sabatoge a bomber plane. 


     [ "gremlin" ]

    2: which were the scourge to pilots in World War II.

      * e.g.,  ... (2) Man! You're STILL driving that gremlin? 


     [ "gremlin" ]

    3: (2) A popular car made by AMC Motors back in the 1970's.

     [ "gremlin" ]

    1: A girl or guy that seems perfect (warm, cuddly), but has a dark side (cold, scaly) lurking underneath. This dark side may come out during drinking sessions (i.e. "fed after midnight") or at unpredictable times.

      * e.g.,  ... Roommate: "Why would you ever break up with that girl Kaylee? She was great!" 


     [ "gremlin" ]

    2: A gremlin is extremely dangerous because friends may see him/her as great, but behind closed doors s/he turns into a monster, leaving you defenseless and alone against their manipulative power. Dating a gremlin is a very, very dangerous thing with long-term consequences. However, sleeping with a gremlin can be a very enjoyable experience.

      * e.g.,  ... Gremlin's ex: "She was total gremlin. While we were dating, she sprayed pepper spray at me, made a pass on my best friend, punched me in the face, and even fucked a freshman!" 

     [ "gremlin" ]

    1:  A person who is deceitful.

      * e.g.,  ... Keith: Where's that gremlin? He's suppose to give you guys a ride. 


     [ "gremlin" ]

    2:  Likes to talk as if s/he knows a lot but always gives the wrong information.

      * e.g.,  ... Andy: I don't know, he's probably off eating some chipmunk food. 


     [ "gremlin" ]

    3:  Very sneaky in nature who usually appears and vashines when you don't expect it.

      * e.g.,  ... Keith: Ohh that gremlin! 

     [ "gremlin" ]

    1: a male or female who you deem ugly.

      * e.g.,  ... "Leah is such a gremlin." or "You should have seen the gremlin I made love to last night." 

     [ "gremlin" ]

    1: A partially-consumed alcoholic beverage, usually a beer, that has been allowed to sit out and go warm and flat overnight and is thus wasted.

      * e.g.,  ... Dude, you better finish that beer...don't be leaving a gremlin! 

     [ "gremlin" ]

    1: Gremlin (grem-lin):

      * e.g.,  ... "Hey, do me a solid and pass me over a gremlin." 


     [ "gremlin" ]

    2: n.


     [ "gremlin" ]

    3: ) a cigarette

     [ "gremlin" ]

    1: Gremlin is a furry critter. Upon the mistake of trusting them they can turn sides and kill you. in 1800 there was a famous gremlin named erin that killed over 10000 people. today she is now best friends with the grim reaper. and can kill you at anytime...

      * e.g.,  ... "don't go near that gremlin she will kill you..." 

     No results from Words API...

     No results from Linguatools Conjugations API...

     No results from Words API...

     No results from Word Associations API...


    * Query The Library of Babel *
    * Query Wikipedia *
    * Query Google *

    * Discuss! *


    You must be signed in to post comments!


    Top comments for:
    "gremlin"