What is smurf?

Smurf is a fictional blue creature created by Belgian cartoonist Peyo. The Smurfs live in mushroom-shaped houses in a village hidden in the forest. They wear white hats and pants, and have a language and culture of their own. The Smurfs often face the threat of the evil wizard Gargamel, who wants to capture them in order to turn them into gold. The Smurfs gained international popularity in the 1980s with the animated TV series and movies, and have since become a cultural phenomenon. They have inspired merchandise, video games, theme parks, and even a language called "Smurf language", where nouns, verbs, and adjectives are replaced with the word "Smurf".