Gremlin vs. Kremlin — What's the Difference?

A gremlin is a mischievous folkloric creature that causes malfunctions in aircraft or other machinery. Depictions of these creatures vary.

A citadel within a Russian town.

An imaginary mischievous sprite regarded as responsible for an unexplained mechanical or electronic problem or fault

The citadel of Moscow, housing the offices of the Russian government and formerly those of the Soviet government. The outer walls of the compound date to the 1400s.

An imaginary gnomelike creature to whom mechanical problems, especially in aircraft, are attributed.

The government of Russia and formerly that of the Soviet Union.

A maker of mischief.

Kremlin The citadel of a Russian city.

(obsolete) A contemptible person.

A fortified, central complex found in various Russian cities.

An imaginary creature reputed to be mischievously inclined to damage or dismantle machinery.

The citadel of a town or city; especially, the citadel of Moscow, a large inclosure which contains imperial palaces, cathedrals, churches, an arsenal, etc.

(by extension)

The government of Russia (or, 1920-1992, of the Soviet Union).

Any mysterious, unknown source of mischief or trouble, or the problem created thereby.

Citadel of Moscow, housing the offices of the Russian government

A young, inexperienced surfer, seen as being a nuisance.

Citadel of a Russian town

(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous