fairy

noun
UK: /ˈfeəri/
US: /ˈferi/

  1. A small imaginary being of human form that has magical powers.

    1. My little sister believes in the tooth fairy. [ ] [ ]
    2. The old woman told stories of fairies living in the enchanted forest near the village. [ ] [ ]

  2. An offensively used word for a gay man.

    1. Some people use 'fairy' as a derogatory term. [ ] [ ]
    2. He was upset by the use of the word 'fairy' as a homophobic slur in the online forum. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

pixie elf sprite
fairy adjective

  1. Relating to or resembling fairies; delicate and ethereal.

    1. She wore a fairy dress to the party. [ ] [ ]
    2. The garden had a fairy atmosphere with its twinkling lights and blooming flowers. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fairy" in English means: A small imaginary being of human form that has magical powers., An offensively used word for a gay man..

The phonetic transcription of "fairy" is /ˈfeəri/ in British English and /ˈferi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fairy": pixie, elf, sprite.

Example usage of "fairy": "My little sister believes in the tooth fairy.". More examples on the page.