imp

Example Sentences

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We watched a Dutch speedskating queen celebrate gold with her fiancé, the Ohio-born YouTube imp Jake Paul.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026

He works hard for his laughs, sometimes too hard, but he’s an endearing imp — an overwhelmed freelancer trying to survive the unforgiving gig economy of his age.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2025

In performance, while his bandmates concentrated on their instruments, Mr. Suzuki shimmied around the stage like a psychedelic imp, often barefoot and shirtless, his face hidden by an undulating mane of long black hair.

From New York Times • Feb. 20, 2024

The experienced tempter warns the imp not to let his subject actually believe in God or satanic powers.

From Washington Times • Oct. 29, 2023

“Let me go!” the imp screamed, desperately clutching its red hat with little, white-knuckled fists as it kicked at Jack with all its strength.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley