Definition of Hobgoblin

1. Noun. (folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings.

Exact synonyms: Goblin, Hob
Category relationships: Folklore
Generic synonyms: Evil Spirit

2. Noun. An object of dread or apprehension. "A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds"
Exact synonyms: Bugbear
Generic synonyms: Object

Definition of Hobgoblin

1. n. A frightful goblin; an imp; a bugaboo; also, a name formerly given to the household spirit, Robin Goodfellow.

Definition of Hobgoblin

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hobgoblin

hobbling
hobblings
Hobbs
hobby
hobby
hobbyhorse
hobbyhorses
hobbyism
hobbyisms
hobbyist
hobbyists
hobday
hobdayed
hobdaying
hobdays
hobgoblin (current term)
hobgoblins
hobjob
hobjobbed
hobjobs
hoblike
hobnail
hobnail
hobnailed
hobnailing
hobnails
hobnail cells
hobnail liver
hobnail tongue
hobnob

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