Imp

Pronunciation: /ɪmp/

Definitions of imp

noun a small, mischievous devil or sprite

Example Sentences

A1 The mischievous imp ran around the garden, causing trouble wherever he went.

A2 The impish child giggled as he played pranks on his siblings.

B1 The imp was known for his playful antics and clever tricks.

B2 The imp's mischievous behavior often landed him in trouble with the authorities.

C1 The imp's cunning ways made him a formidable opponent in the game of wits.

C2 The imp's devious schemes were the talk of the town, earning him a reputation as a master manipulator.

Examples of imp in a Sentence

formal The imp was a mischievous creature in the folklore of medieval Europe.

informal Watch out for that imp, he's always causing trouble.

slang I can't stand that imp, he's so annoying.

figurative The imp of procrastination whispered in my ear, urging me to put off my work.

Grammatical Forms of imp

• past tense: impped
• plural: imps
• comparative: more imp
• superlative: most imp
• present tense: imp
• future tense: will imp
• perfect tense: have imped
• continuous tense: is imping
• singular: imp
• positive degree: imp
• infinitive: to imp
• gerund: imping
• participle: impped

Origin and Evolution of imp

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'imp' originated from Middle English, derived from Old English 'impa' meaning young shoot or scion.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'imp' evolved to refer to a mischievous or small demon-like creature, often depicted as a child or baby. It is also used colloquially to describe a mischievous or troublesome person, especially a child.