Pixie
7 synonyms for Pixie, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small, mischievous fairy-like creature in folklore.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use Pixie
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
pixie dust
pixie haircut
mischievous pixie
Etymology
Uncertain; 17thC, originally in the folklore of southwest England; perhaps diminutive of dialectal Swedish pysk (“fairy”), though the transmission of a Swedish dialect term to southwest Britain is unexplained; perhaps Puck (“Robin Goodfellow”) + -sy; see Wikipedia.
Full origin of Pixie →Frequently asked questions
What does “Pixie” mean?
The word “Pixie” means a small, mischievous fairy-like creature in folklore. In plain terms, a tiny, playful fairy from folk tales, often mischievous rather than malicious.
How do you use “Pixie” in a sentence?
Here is “Pixie” used in a sentence: “The children's book was full of pixies playing tricks on travelers.”
What part of speech is “Pixie”?
“Pixie” is a noun.
Is “Pixie” a common word?
“Pixie” is an uncommon word in modern English.
