Goblin vs. Gremlin

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Difference Between Goblin and Gremlin
Goblinnoun
One of various hostile supernatural creatures, now especially (fantasy literature) a malevolent and grotesque diminutive humanoid.
Gremlinnoun
A mythical creature reputed to be mischievously inclined to damage or dismantle machinery.
Goblinnoun
(folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings
Gremlinnoun
(by extension) Any mysterious, unknown source of trouble or mischief.
We rechecked everything, and we suspect gremlins in the database.Gremlinnoun
A young inexperienced surfer.
Gremlinnoun
(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
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