What do you call a greedy elf?

The joke “What do you call a greedy elf? Elfish!” is a humorous play on words that combines the concept of an elf, a mythical creature often associated with Christmas and folklore, with the word “selfish,” which describes someone who is excessively concerned with their own interests and lacks consideration for others. The humor lies in the clever substitution of “self” with “elf,” creating the word “elfish.” This wordplay creates a pun where “elfish” simultaneously refers to something characteristic of an elf and implies a trait of being greedy or self-centered.