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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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
Past racial tension between elves and humans is all but ignored in the plot.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
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
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Noun
Kelsey recently began selling her wreath attachments — such as big-eyed felt bunnies for Easter, and elves and snowmen for Christmas — in her Etsy store, Peppermint Sue’s Perfections.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
Past racial tension between elves and humans is all but ignored in the plot.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
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
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“Elf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elf. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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