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hobgoblins

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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • /ˈhɑːbˌɡɑː.blɪn/
    • /ˌhɒbˈɡɒb.lɪn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • /ˈhɑːbˌɡɑː.blɪn/

Definitions of hobgoblins word

  • noun hobgoblins Plural form of hobgoblin. 1
  • noun hobgoblins plural of hobgoblin. 0

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Parts of speech for Hobgoblins

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adjective
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hobgoblins popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% 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.

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Synonyms for hobgoblins

noun hobgoblins

  • elves — A supernatural creature of folk tales, typically represented as a small, elusive figure in human form with pointed ears, magical powers, and a capricious nature.
  • goblins — a grotesque sprite or elf that is mischievous or malicious toward people.
  • gremlins — Plural form of gremlin.
  • pixies — a fairy or sprite, especially a mischievous one.
  • fays — Plural form of fay.

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