Synonyms:
elf, hob, gremlin, pixie, pixy, brownie, imp
Meaning: (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
Usage examples
On this occasion, after twisting the card twice in his fingers, he signified to his attendant imp that he was visible; and the inner door was unbolted, and our friend announced.
The brooding Lammle, with certain white dints coming and going in his palpitating nose, looked as if some tormenting imp were pinching it. Fledgeby, watching him with a twitch in his mean face which did duty there for a smile, looked very like the tormentor who was pinching.