imp
noun
a little devil or demon; an evil spirit.
Example Sentences
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Plus, Matt Berry as a talking sword, and various imps, witches, dragons and goblins, an exploited race among whom revolution, or at least a demand for health care, may be stirring.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 3, 2021
With a broad, cherubic face, dimpled chin, unruly hair and a charismatic presence described as “gnomelike,” Mr. Pollard excelled at playing imps, half-wits and outright weirdos.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 22, 2019
It also evolved from something people do in the shadows into a force to be marshaled by famous imps.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2018
He described a series of intercept capabilities named after Smurfs - the little blue imps of Belgian cartoon fame.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2015
The striking woman was surrounded by what looked like human-sized versions of the imps Kendra had seen in Muriel’s shack.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
