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elfish

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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • \ˈelf\
    • /ˈel.fɪʃ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \ˈelf\

Definitions of elfish word

  • noun elfish Characteristic of an elf. 1
  • adjective elfish like an elf 1
  • noun elfish elf language 1
  • adjective elfish of, relating to, or like an elf or elves; charmingly mischievous or sprightly; impish 0
  • noun elfish the supposed language of elves 0
  • adjective elfish like or characteristic of an elf; elfin or prankish 0

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Parts of speech for Elfish

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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
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elfish popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

elfish usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for elfish

adjective elfish

  • mischievous — maliciously or playfully annoying.
  • elfin — (with reference to a person) small and delicate, typically with an attractively mischievous or strange charm.
  • impish — mischievous.
  • naughty — improper, tasteless, indecorous, or indecent: a naughty word.
  • prankish — of the nature of a prank: a prankish plan.

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