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pixy

2 entries found.
  1. 1pixie (noun)
  2. 2pixie (adjective)

Main Entry:
1pix·ie Listen to the pronunciation of 1pixie
Variant(s):
also pixy Listen to the pronunciation of pixy \ˈpik-sē\
Function:
noun
Inflected Form(s):
plural pix·ies
Etymology:
origin unknown
Date:
circa 1630
1: fairy ; specifically : a cheerful mischievous sprite2: a usually petite vivacious woman or girl
— pix·ie·ish Listen to the pronunciation of pixieish \-sē-ish\ adjective
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