Difficult or tangled situations
Situations that require resolution
Plural for a mythical creature reputed to have a mischievous streak
“We hear munching, and then the gremlin says something incomprehensible and throws the half-eaten apple at us.”
Plural for any mysterious, unknown source of trouble or mischief
“This one line is the gremlin in the system, and it usually surfaces only occasionally and usually in the most mysterious way.”
Plural for any imagined fear or threat, or a fear presumed larger than it really is
“He wanted her, that much was obvious, but still a little gremlin of doubt managed to insinuate itself into her mind.”
Plural for one who causes trouble, especially one who does so deliberately
Plural for a fault or flaw that compromises someone or something
Plural for a mistake or error
Plural for a person or thing that brings bad luck
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