imp

noun · IMP

CEFR C1

a small, naughty creature in stories; a naughty child

शरारती बौना; नटखट बच्चा

Usage

a little impa cheeky impan imp in folk tales

Examples

In the folk tale, an imp hid the farmer's tools.

Our little imp has hidden my phone again!

Common mistake

The child gave an imp smile.

The child gave an impish smile.

Use the adjective impish before a noun.

Remember: Imp: small, cheeky, full of tricks.

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Word 9 in Universal Core 56: harass, hazard, hint and more.

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