Meaning of the word hobgoblin in English
What does hobgoblin mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
hobgoblin
US /ˈhɑːbˌɡɑː.blɪn/
UK /ˌhɒbˈɡɒb.lɪn/
Noun
a mischievous goblin; a frightening apparition
Example:
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The children were scared by tales of the hobgoblin in the woods.
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He described his fear as a constant hobgoblin in his mind.