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n. An imaginary gnomelike creature to whom mechanical problems, especially in aircraft, are attributed.

n. A maker of mischief.

n. A mythical creature reputed to be mechanically inclined and mischievously inclined to damage or dismantle machinery.

n. Any mysterious, unknown source of trouble or mischief.

n. (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous

"When the gremlin is kneeling on the wing prying up the panel you can see the actor's shoes under his gremlin costume."

fay    faery    sprite    fairy    faerie   

sandman    leprechaun   

Kremlin    kremlin   

still-recent    jinx    nebular    guesstimate    catchall    falsifiable    dachshund    bugaboo    statin    institutionalist