"imp" meaning in English

See imp in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ɪmp/ [US, UK] Audio: En-us-imp.ogg [US] Forms: imp, imps [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. An imp is a small mischievous creature.
    Sense id: simple-imp-en-noun-FD~sM3JH
  2. An imp is a very small devil or sprite.
    Sense id: simple-imp-en-noun-BVUKlfzi
     
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        {
          "text": "There is an imp behind the tree."
        }
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      ]
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