imp
/ɪmp/ noun C1- A small, mischievous sprite or a malevolent supernatural creature, somewhat comparable to a demon but smaller and less powerful, formerly regarded as the child of the devil or a demon (see sense 3.2).
- A mischievous child.
- A baby Tasmanian devil.
Plural imps
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de Monte Cristo, King of China, Emperor of Cochin-China,” said the young imp, looking slyly towards his sister.
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