noun
- a small devil or demon
- a mischievous child
Usage: informal
verb
- to graft feathers onto a bird’s wing to repair damage
Usage: falconry; archaic
Examples
- The fairy tale featured a mischievous imp who played tricks on travelers.
- That little imp has been causing trouble all morning.
- The medieval painting showed imps tormenting souls in hell.
- Stop being such an imp and help me clean up this mess.
- The falconer had to imp the hawk’s damaged wing feathers.
- Legend says imps would steal household items and hide them.