pixie

noun
UK: /ˈpɪksi/
US: /ˈpɪksi/

  1. A mythical creature similar to a fairy, often mischievous.

    1. The little girl dressed up as a pixie for Halloween.
    2. Local legend says that pixies guard the ancient stone circle on the hill.

  2. A person, especially a woman, with a small, delicate, and elfin appearance.

    1. She looked like a pixie with her short hair and bright eyes.
    2. The actress, with her petite frame and impish grin, played the pixie perfectly.

  3. A short, often layered hairstyle.

    1. She decided to get a pixie cut for the summer.
    2. Her new pixie hairstyle really accentuated her cheekbones and jawline.

Synonyms

fairy sprite elf
pixie intransitive-verb

  1. To act in a mischievous or playful way, like a pixie.

    1. The children pixied around the garden, laughing.
    2. She likes to pixie during holidays, pranking coworkers without being serious.
pixie adjective

  1. Resembling a pixie; elfin or mischievous.

    1. She has pixie features and a kind soul.
    2. The pixie dust shimmered in the moonlight, adding to the magical atmosphere.
pixie transitive-verb

  1. To cut hair into a short, layered style.

    1. She pixied her hair yesterday, it looks awesome.
    2. The stylist pixied her hair, giving her a fresh and modern look.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pixie" in English means: A mythical creature similar to a fairy, often mischievous., A person, especially a woman, with a small, delicate, and elfin appearance., A short, often layered hairstyle..

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

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

Example usage of "pixie": "The little girl dressed up as a pixie for Halloween.". More examples on the page.