imp
Pronunciation: [ɪmp]
Word
Context: “mythology”
(noun) a little creature often thought of as mischievous or naughty. Imps are commonly found in fairy tales and stories, where they like to play tricks on people.
Example
The imp in the story helped the hero find his way home.
Example
The imp did not behave well and caused a lot of trouble for everyone.
Example
What kind of tricks did the imp play on the villagers?
Context: “behavior”
(noun) a playful or mischievous child. Sometimes, kids can be quite playful, and we might call them imps because they are being cheeky or silly.
Example
The little girl was such an imp when she made everyone laugh with her funny faces.
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He wasn't acting like an imp today; instead, he was very serious.
Example
Do you think that child is an imp when he plays in the park?
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