sandman

/ˌsæn(d)ˈmæn/
/ˈsændmæn/
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Other forms: sandmen

Definitions of sandman
  1. noun
    an elf in fairy stories who sprinkles sand in children's eyes to make them sleepy
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    type of:
    brownie, elf, gremlin, hob, imp, pixie, pixy
    (folklore) a small fairy-like creature that is somewhat mischievous
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