Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

scrunt

Noun
/skrĘŚnt/
Definition
A scrunt is a term that can refer to a small creature or an animal, often used in folklore.
Examples
  • The children excitedly told stories about the scrunt that lived in the forest.
  • According to the legend, the scrunt had the power to grant wishes to those who treated it kindly.
Meaning
In some contexts, ‘scrunt’ describes a mythical or polite term for a dwarf or a small creature, typically portrayed in a whimsical or fantastical manner.
Synonyms
  • gnome
  • imp
  • sprite
  • pixie