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Gremlinisation

(derogatory, colloquial)
Something of which the quality, tone and/or intellectuality of something, especially a word or phrase has been severely reduced.
"Neva seen" is a gremlinisation of "Golly".
"yewoh?" is a gremlinisation of "I beg you pardon?"
"West Side Story" is a gremlinisation of "Romeo and Julliet"
by Toryboy February 23, 2006
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greblin

Basically a semi-greb. Someone who is neither here nor there. Half way between a greb and a chav.
Nah she aint a greb, she's a greblin.
by jezza December 20, 2004
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Gremlinesque

Obscure or unnatural contortions, displayed through the use of muscles in the face
My sisters face is Gremlinesque
by Indigo 57 April 26, 2021
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tree gremlins

The word used by older people when referring to children
I was walking around the mall yesterday and i couldn't get past this big group of tree gremlins
by Bennana January 29, 2009
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carpet gremlins

Back in my days in the Navy, we would pass carpet gremlins a bowl of gravy at thanksgiving dinner.
by Mrtrgovich June 15, 2014
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A Case of the Gremlins

When you wake up higher than you were before you passed out. Often happens from eating edibles after midnight.
I gave myself a case of the Gremlins by eating a pot brownie when I got home from the bar.
by Robelodeon September 20, 2016
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grellinred

“Grellinred posted a new video about black butler
by Grellsrubyslippers June 2, 2021
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