variants:
or less commonly pixy
plural pixies
Definition of pixie
(Entry 1 of 2)
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.— Isobel Larkin
pixie
adjective
variants:
or less commonly pixy
Definition of pixie (Entry 2 of 2)
: playfully mischievous
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The first known use of pixie was circa 1636
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