Synonyms of goblin

13 similar words

Another word for goblin is bug-a-boo. Other synonyms of goblin are bogey, hobgoblin, bogle, kobold and bugbear.

Synonyms and similar words for goblin

bugbearA generic creature, often described as a large goblin, meant to inspire fear in children.
bog
bogeyA ghost, goblin, or other hostile supernatural creature.
boggardA bogey: a ghost, goblin, or other hostile supernatural creature, especially a small local spirit haunting gloomy...
bogleA goblin, imp, bogeyman, bugbear or similar a frightful being or phantom.
bug-a-booA mythical, nocturnal creature; a hobgoblin.
gnome
hobgoblinA small, ugly goblin that makes trouble for humans.
imp
koboldA mischievous elf or goblin, or one connected (and helpful) to a family or household.
ogre
orc
puck

noun Traditionally, a supernatural being of folklore, typically small and grotesque or misshapen, that commonly haunts dark places, often mischievous or malevolent; a type of evil elf, sprite, or demon.
noun In later fantasy literature, an evil and grotesquely ugly humanoid, typically powerful and warlike, often associated with orcs and trolls.
noun A hoodoo.

What is another word for goblin?: Goblin has 13 synonyms on Word.ws, such as bug-a-boo, bogey, hobgoblin, bogle, kobold and bugbear.
What does goblin mean?: Goblin means traditionally, a supernatural being of folklore, typically small and grotesque or misshapen, that commonly haunts dark places, often mischievous or malevolent; a type of evil elf, sprite, or demon.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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