Meaning Of The Word Gremlin

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gremlin
countable noun: A gremlin is a tiny imaginary evil spirit that people say is the cause of a problem, especially in a machine, which they cannot explain properly or locate.

gremlin in American English
a small imaginary creature humorously blamed for the faulty operation of airplanes or the disruption of any procedure
noun: a mischievous invisible being, said by airplane pilots in World War II to cause engine trouble and mechanical difficulties

gremlin in British English
noun: an imaginary imp jokingly said to be responsible for malfunctions in machinery

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