- a mischievous invisible being, said by airplane pilots in World War II to cause engine trouble and mechanical difficulties.
- any cause of trouble, difficulties, etc., especially in a mechanical, electrical, computer, or other system: A loose wire was the gremlin that blew out the lights.
- an imaginary imp jokingly said to be responsible for malfunctions in machinery
- any mischievous troublemaker
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