plural elves
ˈelvz 
1
: a small often mischievous fairy
2
: a small lively creature
also
: a usually lively mischievous or malicious person
elfishly
adverb
extremely low frequency
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Noun
elves are often portrayed as rather mischievous
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2025
Prince on the Shelf A young Prince Harry dressed up as a red and green elf to take part in his school's nativity play.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
The last time fans saw it, Shropshire stepped out of it wearing an elf costume and holding a game ball for Santa Claus (aka coach Andy Reid).
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2025
Directed by Jon Favreau, the 2003 movie stars Will Ferrell as Buddy, a human who was accidentally raised by Santa's elves at the North Pole.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Featuring humans, elves, orcs and other fantastical creatures engaging in wars, treasure hunts and campaigns, the D&D game, one of Hasbro’s key franchise brands hailing from Wizards of the Coast, is overseen by a host, known as the Dungeon Master, and employs a signature multisided dice.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2025
Prince on the Shelf A young Prince Harry dressed up as a red and green elf to take part in his school's nativity play.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
The last time fans saw it, Shropshire stepped out of it wearing an elf costume and holding a game ball for Santa Claus (aka coach Andy Reid).
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2025
Directed by Jon Favreau, the 2003 movie stars Will Ferrell as Buddy, a human who was accidentally raised by Santa's elves at the North Pole.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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“Elf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elf. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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