: an ugly or grotesque sprite that is usually mischievous and sometimes evil and malicious
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dressed up the toddlers like goblins for Halloween
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Afraid of evil spirits, the Celts would light up bonfires by the hilltops, and wear masks to hide their identity from the ghosts; this is how this holiday began to be associated with figures such as witches and goblins.
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Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
The treats are on for hungry goblins as restaurants around central Indiana are offering Halloween specials today.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Nov. 2024
Meanwhile, Denver County's little goblins comprise about 10% of its population.
—Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 27 Oct. 2024
Monster Vault allows the designers to take a crack at some classic creatures like kobolds, goblins, demons and dragons.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
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Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
The treats are on for hungry goblins as restaurants around central Indiana are offering Halloween specials today.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Nov. 2024
Meanwhile, Denver County's little goblins comprise about 10% of its population.
—Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 27 Oct. 2024
Monster Vault allows the designers to take a crack at some classic creatures like kobolds, goblins, demons and dragons.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
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“Goblin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goblin. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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goblin
noun
gob·lin
ˈgäb-lən 
: an ugly, evil, or mischievous elf
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