imps

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Pronunciation

IPA /ɪmps/

Noun

imps noun

A small, mischievous sprite, or a malevolent supernatural creature, somewhat comparable to a demon but smaller and less powerful.
A mischievous child.
A baby Tasmanian devil.
A young shoot of a plant, tree etc.

Verb

imps verb

To plant or engraft.
To graft, implant; to set or fix.
To engraft (feathers) into a bird's wing.
To eke out, strengthen, enlarge.

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Synonyms

brat little dickens urchin brownie monkey hob pixy scalawag pixie elf scallywag gremlin rascal rapscallion scamp brats pixies rascals

Associated

inkwell arpanet imp undated gibraltar demons witches europa creatures lincoln dig tiles

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