An imp is a European mythological being similar to a fairy or demon, frequently described in folklore and superstition. The word may perhaps derive from the term ympe, used to denote a young grafted tree.

What does imp mean?

1a : a small demon : fiend. b : a mischievous child : urchin. 2 obsolete : shoot, bud also : graft entry 1. imp. verb.

What is the example of imp?

The definition of an imp is a young demon or a child who misbehaves. An example of an imp is a very small mythical creature that plays tricks on people. An example of an imp is a five year old child who hides from their mother in a grocery store. A mischievous child.