Associations to the word «Gremlin»

Wiktionary

GREMLIN, noun. A mythical creature reputed to be mechanically and mischievously inclined to damage or dismantle machinery.
GREMLIN, noun. (by extension) Any mysterious, unknown source of trouble or mischief.

Dictionary definition

GREMLIN, noun. (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke