elfish

[ el-fish ]

adjective

1. elflike; elfin; small and mischievous.

   Synonyms: impish, prankish

elfish

/ ˈɛlfɪʃ /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or like an elf or elves; charmingly mischievous or sprightly; impish

noun

1. the supposed language of elves

Derived Forms

• ˈelfishly, adverb
• ˈelfishness, noun

Other Words From

• elfish·ly adverb
• elfish·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of elfish¹

First recorded in 1535–45; alteration of elvish