gremlin
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/ˈɡɹɛm.lɪn/
English
Definitions
noun
- A mythical creature reputed to be mischievously inclined to damage or dismantle machinery.
- (by extension) Any mysterious, unknown source of trouble or mischief.“We rechecked everything, and we suspect gremlins in the database.”
- A young inexperienced surfer.
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