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Noun: imp  imp
  1. (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
    - elf, hob, gremlin, pixie, pixy, brownie
     
  2. One who is playfully mischievous
    - scamp [informal], monkey, rascal, rapscallion, scalawag, scallywag

Derived forms: imps

Type of: child, faerie, faery, fairy, fay, fry [archaic], kid [informal], kiddie [informal], kiddy [informal], minor, nestling [informal], nipper [informal], shaver [informal], small fry [informal], sprite, tiddler [Brit, informal], tike [informal], tyke [informal], wean [UK, Ireland, dialect], youngster

Encyclopedia: Imp