imp
imp
noun
A playful, often naughty child, typically used affectionately.
"That little imp hid my keys again!"
noun
A small, mischievous supernatural creature, often a minor devil or sprite.
"The story featured an imp playing tricks on travellers."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: gremlin, hob, elf, pixie, brownie, pixy, rapscallion, rascal, scamp, monkey, scalawag, scallywag