Meaning & use
pixie
A small, mischievous, fairy-like creature in folklore, often depicted with pointed ears and a playful nature.
See it in a sentence
In the story, a pixie led travelers off the path with tricks and laughter.
She wore pixie wings to the costume party.
A note on using this word
'Pixie' and 'fairy' are often used interchangeably, but pixies are traditionally smaller and more mischievous than fairies.
Words with a similar meaning
fairysprite
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