imp vs fay
fay vs impimp and fay both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| imp | Yes | No | No | No |
| fay | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
fay is a hypernym of
imp; that is, fay is a
word with a broader meaning than imp:
- imp: (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
- fay: a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
| imp (noun) | fay (noun) |
|---|---|
| one who is playfully mischievous | a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers |
| (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous |
Words related to "imp"
- brat
- brownie
- child
- depreciation
- derogation
- disparagement
- elf
- faerie
- faery
- fairy
- fay
- folklore
- fry
- gremlin
- hob
- holy terror
- kid
- leprechaun
- little terror
- minor
- monkey
- nestling
- nipper
- pixie
- pixy
- rapscallion
- rascal
- sandman
- scalawag
- scallywag
- scamp
- shaver
- small fry
- sprite
- terror
- tiddler
- tike
- tyke
- youngster
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