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1pixie

noun pix·ie \ˈpik-sē\

: an imaginary creature that looks like a small person and has magical powers

plural pix·ies

Full Definition of PIXIE

1
:  fairy; specifically :  a cheerful mischievous sprite
2
:  a usually petite vivacious woman or girl
— pix·ie·ish \-sē-ish\ adjective
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Variants of PIXIE

pix·ie also pixy \ˈpik-sē\
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Origin of PIXIE

origin unknown
First Known Use: circa 1630

Related to PIXIE

Synonyms
brownie, dwarf, elf, faerie (also faery), fay, gnome, goblin, gremlin, hobgoblin, kobold, leprechaun, fairy (also pixy), puck, sprite, troll

Other Mythology and Folklore Terms

elysian, fay, muse, nimbus, phoenix

Rhymes with PIXIE

nixie, pyxie, tricksy

2pixie

adjective

Definition of PIXIE

:  playfully mischievous
— pixi·ness noun

Variants of PIXIE

pixie also pixy

First Known Use of PIXIE

1943

Related to PIXIE

Synonyms
arch, devilish, elvish, espiègle, impish, knavish, leprechaunish, mischievous (also pixy), pixieish, prankish, puckish, rascally, roguish, scampish, sly, tricksy, waggish, wicked
PIXIEISH Defined for Kids

pixie

noun pix·ie \ˈpik-sē\
plural pix·ies

Definition of PIXIE for Kids

:  a mischievous elf or fairy

Variants of PIXIE

pix·ie also pixy \ˈpik-sē\

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