elfish

[el-fish] /ˈɛl fɪʃ/

adjective

elflike; elfin; small and mischievous.

Also, elvish.

Origin

1535-45; alteration of elvish

Related forms

elfishly, adverb

elfishness, noun

Synonyms

prankish, impish.

Examples from the web for elfish

Same prank, same elfish grin, same feeling of nausea.
Her gnomes are in rebellion, or are holding high carnival with elfish imps from some nether world.

British Dictionary definitions for elfish

/ˈɛlfɪʃ/

adjective

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

noun

the supposed language of elves

Derived Forms

elfishly, elvishly, adverb
elfishness, elvishness, noun

Word Origin and History for elfish

adj.

c.1200, alvisc; see elf + -ish. Related: Elfishly; elfishness.