imp
Example Sentences
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What consequential life experiences have I missed, taunting my eyeballs, indulging this social media imp turned experimental pugilist as he bumbles around the ring with has-beens and never-weres?
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025
In others, he’s an imp hiding within an ill-fitting costume of normalcy.
From Salon • Oct. 13, 2025
He works hard for his laughs, sometimes too hard, but he’s an endearing imp — an overwhelmed freelancer trying to survive the unforgiving gig economy of his age.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2025
The experienced tempter warns the imp not to let his subject actually believe in God or satanic powers.
From Washington Times • Oct. 29, 2023
“Why did he suddenly turn into an imp when I told him you’re taking him to school?”
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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