Definitions

1. noun

a mischievous or troublesome spirit, especially a small, evil one, as in folklore or mythology

“According to the legend, the imp played tricks on the villagers at night.”

2. noun

a spoiled or unruly child

“The impish behavior of the toddler was exhausting for its parents.”

3. noun

a young devil or demon

“In medieval mythology, the imp was seen as a servant of the devil.”

4. verb

to cheat or deceive, especially by trickery or cunning

“The con artist tried to imp the tourists out of their money.”

5. verb

to make someone or something seem worse than it is

“The politician tried to imp his opponent’s reputation before the election.”