leprechaun

/ˈlɛprəkaʊn/

Definitions

1. noun

a mythical Irish figure, typically depicted as a small, bearded man, who is said to possess a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow and is often associated with good fortune.

“The children believed in the luck of finding a leprechaun’s gold at the end of the rainbow.”

2. noun

a trickster or a mischievous person.

“He was known as a bit of a leprechaun, always playing pranks on his friends.”

Synonyms

  • mischief-maker
  • trickster

Antonyms

  • angel
  • benefactor