pixie
1 of 2noun
pix·ie ˈpik-sē 
variants or less commonly pixy
plural pixies
1
: fairy
specifically : a cheerful mischievous sprite
2
: a usually petite vivacious woman or girl
3
or pixie cut : a haircut worn by women and children that is very short all over the head or especially short only at the sides and back of the head
Princess Diana's pixie cut became completely iconic, and almost as famous as the princess herself, inspiring many generations since to try the elegant look.
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Isobel Larkin pixieish
ˈpik-sē-ish
adjective pixie
2 of 2adjective
variants or less commonly pixy
: playfully mischievous
pixiness noun
Synonyms
Noun
- brownie
- dwarf
- elf
- faerie
- faery
- fairy
- fay
- gnome
- goblin
- gremlin
- hobgoblin
- kobold
- leprechaun
- puck
- sprite
- troll
Adjective
- arch
- devilish
- elvish
- espiègle
- impish
- knavish
- leprechaunish
- mischievous
- pixieish
- prankish
- puckish
- rascally
- roguish
- scampish
- sly
- tricksy
- waggish
- wicked
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Example Sentences
Noun leave a dish of milk and some bread out for the pixies Adjective resorted to some pixie high jinks to liven up the office party
Recent Examples on the Web Monique Wilson, Glamour, 3 Sep. 2022 Zooey Deschanel rejects being labeled a manic pixie dream girl. Zack Sharf, Variety, 27 July 2022 Despite the enchantment of our political class, Russia’s war on Ukraine is not a manic pixie dream conflict that will lift our country out of its legitimation crisis. Matthew Duss, The New Republic, 1 June 2022 Emma Watson is bringing back her iconic pixie cut—at least for a moment. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 18 Aug. 2022 In the photo, Siwa grinned at the camera and showed off her new pixie cut that's short on the sides and long on top. Charmaine Patterson, PEOPLE.com, 27 July 2022 The Rihanna hair journey has been a wild one, from pixie cuts and the bright red LOUD era, to bobs and ponytails. Janae Mckenzie, Glamour, 2 Apr. 2022 Short hairstyles are especially popular right now, with all manner of bobs (mussed-up or razor-sharp), shags, wolf cuts, crops and pixie cuts appearing on social media. Hannah Coates, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2022 Scroll below for your ultimate healthy hair checklist— straight from the pixie cut queen herself. Cynthea Corfah, Essence, 14 July 2022 San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2022 Atop the pile, Tinker Bell sat waving, like a pixie Jackie Onassis. Neima Jahromi, The New Yorker, 23 May 2022 For all its sprinklings of pixie dust — a wiggly scorpion samba, a cyclone of flying pastries — the movie is often disconcertingly adult, and at the same time, largely unconcerned with welcoming in viewers not already steeped in the mythology. Leah Greenblatt, EW.com, 7 Apr. 2022 Revel, a kombucha brewery and tasting room, will release a pixie tangerine kombucha. Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2022 Maurice is a genially bearish man, with curly brown hair, who looks like a brainier John Laroquette; Katia, with short hair and glasses and a vivacious grin, suggests a pixie version of Terry Gross. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 20 Jan. 2022 Goofy costumes, silly songs, colorful sets and a sprinkling of pixie dust never hurt anyone, and the ABC reality series has gone overboard this year with not just one, but two, Disney Nights. Mary Colurso | Mcolurso@al.com, al, 12 Oct. 2021 Again a roof will greatly cut down the natural air circulation and ventilation, assuming that the roof is made out of solid material and not pixie dust. Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2021 Add some extra pixie dust to your stay by reserving a shaded cabana that includes couch seating; two lounge chairs; a flat-screen TV; a safe; a fridge with free, non-alcoholic drinks; and a complimentary fruit platter and lemon water tower. Kathleen Christiansen, orlandosentinel.com, 15 July 2021 See More
Noun
Advanced stylist Raphael Rogue at the Rob Peetoom Salon recommends a classic bob or a pixie cut for his clients with thin hair. Monique Wilson, Glamour, 3 Sep. 2022 Zooey Deschanel rejects being labeled a manic pixie dream girl. Zack Sharf, Variety, 27 July 2022 Despite the enchantment of our political class, Russia’s war on Ukraine is not a manic pixie dream conflict that will lift our country out of its legitimation crisis. Matthew Duss, The New Republic, 1 June 2022 Emma Watson is bringing back her iconic pixie cut—at least for a moment. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 18 Aug. 2022 In the photo, Siwa grinned at the camera and showed off her new pixie cut that's short on the sides and long on top. Charmaine Patterson, PEOPLE.com, 27 July 2022 The Rihanna hair journey has been a wild one, from pixie cuts and the bright red LOUD era, to bobs and ponytails. Janae Mckenzie, Glamour, 2 Apr. 2022 Short hairstyles are especially popular right now, with all manner of bobs (mussed-up or razor-sharp), shags, wolf cuts, crops and pixie cuts appearing on social media. Hannah Coates, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2022 Scroll below for your ultimate healthy hair checklist— straight from the pixie cut queen herself. Cynthea Corfah, Essence, 14 July 2022 Adjective
The cute little 4-year-old boldly shouted when someone asked her where pixie dust comes from. San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2022 Atop the pile, Tinker Bell sat waving, like a pixie Jackie Onassis. Neima Jahromi, The New Yorker, 23 May 2022 For all its sprinklings of pixie dust — a wiggly scorpion samba, a cyclone of flying pastries — the movie is often disconcertingly adult, and at the same time, largely unconcerned with welcoming in viewers not already steeped in the mythology. Leah Greenblatt, EW.com, 7 Apr. 2022 Revel, a kombucha brewery and tasting room, will release a pixie tangerine kombucha. Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2022 Maurice is a genially bearish man, with curly brown hair, who looks like a brainier John Laroquette; Katia, with short hair and glasses and a vivacious grin, suggests a pixie version of Terry Gross. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 20 Jan. 2022 Goofy costumes, silly songs, colorful sets and a sprinkling of pixie dust never hurt anyone, and the ABC reality series has gone overboard this year with not just one, but two, Disney Nights. Mary Colurso | Mcolurso@al.com, al, 12 Oct. 2021 Again a roof will greatly cut down the natural air circulation and ventilation, assuming that the roof is made out of solid material and not pixie dust. Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2021 Add some extra pixie dust to your stay by reserving a shaded cabana that includes couch seating; two lounge chairs; a flat-screen TV; a safe; a fridge with free, non-alcoholic drinks; and a complimentary fruit platter and lemon water tower. Kathleen Christiansen, orlandosentinel.com, 15 July 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
origin unknown
First Known Use
Noun
circa 1636, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Adjective
1943, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing pixie
Kids Definition
pixie
noun
pix·ie
variants also pixy
ˈpik-sē
plural pixies
: a mischievous elf or fairy
pixieish
adjective
as in mischievous
tending to or exhibiting reckless playfulness the actress had a pixieish quality that served her well in screwball comedies Synonyms & Similar Words
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- mischievous
- wicked
- pixie
- playful
- puckish
- impish
- roguish
- prankish
- elvish
- waggish
- rascally
- knavish
- devilish
- naughty
- sly
- coltish
- pixy
- kittenish
- scampish
- leprechaunish
- arch
- tricksy
- whimsical
- espiègle
- happy
- coy
- cunning
- frisky
- antic
- frolicsome
- lighthearted
- sprightly
- sportive
- teasing
- lively
- spirited
- sportful
- energetic
- wily
- gay
- crafty
- troublemaking
- artful
- tricky
- misbehaving
- pestering
- trickish
- riling
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- solemn
- stern
- grim
- grave
- sober
- sedate
- staid