Pixie — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈpik-sē/ pix·ie

Meaning & Definition of Pixie

Pixie (noun)

  1. fairy; specifically, a cheerful mischievous sprite
  2. a usually petite vivacious woman or girl
  3. 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

Pixie (adjective)

  1. playfully mischievous

Pixie (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. tending to or exhibiting reckless playfulness

    "resorted to some pixie high jinks to liven up the office party"

    similar: arch, devilish, elvish, espiègle, impish, knavish, leprechaunish, mischievous, pixieish, prankish, puckish, rascally, roguish, scampish, sly, tricksy, waggish, wicked
    related: antic, coltish, coy, frisky, frolicsome, kittenish, playful, sportful, sportive, gay, happy, lighthearted, whimsical, energetic, lively, spirited, sprightly, artful, crafty, cunning, trickish, tricky, wily, misbehaving, naughty, troublemaking, pestering, riling, teasing
    near: grave, grim, sedate, sober, solemn, staid, stern

Pixie (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an imaginary being usually having a small human form and magical powers

    "leave a dish of milk and some bread out for the pixies"

    similar: brownie, dwarf, elf, faerie, fairy, fay, gnome, goblin, gremlin, hobgoblin, kobold, leprechaun, puck, sprite, troll
    related: little people, kelpie, nixie, changeling, imp, banshee, ghoul, hag, ogre

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Pixie

The most common words with a similar meaning to Pixie:

arch, devilish, elvish, espiègle, impish, knavish, leprechaunish, mischievous, pixieish, prankish, puckish, rascally, roguish, scampish, sly, tricksy, waggish, wicked, brownie, dwarf, elf, faerie, fairy, fay, gnome, goblin, gremlin, hobgoblin, kobold, leprechaun, puck, sprite, troll

Related Words for Pixie

antic, coltish, coy, frisky, frolicsome, kittenish, playful, sportful, sportive, gay, happy, lighthearted, whimsical, energetic, lively, spirited, sprightly, artful, crafty, cunning, trickish, tricky, wily, misbehaving, naughty, troublemaking, pestering, riling, teasing, little people

Near Antonyms of Pixie

grave, grim, sedate, sober, solemn, staid, stern

Word Forms of Pixie

Inflections: pixies

Derived words: pixieish (adjective), pixiness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Pixie

origin unknown

First known use: circa 1636

Frequently Asked Questions about Pixie

What does "Pixie" mean?

"Pixie" means fairy; specifically, a cheerful mischievous sprite. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: fairy; specifically, a cheerful mischievous sprite. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Pixie"?

Other words for "Pixie" include arch, devilish, elvish, espiègle, impish, knavish, leprechaunish and mischievous. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Pixie" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Pixie"?

There are 71 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Pixie". Common alternatives include arch, devilish, elvish, espiègle, impish, knavish, leprechaunish, mischievous, pixieish and prankish.

How do you use "Pixie" in a sentence?

Examples of "Pixie" in a sentence: "resorted to some pixie high jinks to liven up the office party"; "leave a dish of milk and some bread out for the pixies".

Is "Pixie" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Pixie" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Pixie"?

"Pixie" is pronounced /ˈpik-sē/ and divided into syllables as pix·ie.

What is the origin of the word "Pixie"?

"Pixie" comes from origin unknown. First known use: circa 1636.

What is another word for "Pixie" meaning "tending to or exhibiting reckless playfulness"?

When "Pixie" (adjective) means tending to or exhibiting reckless playfulness, synonyms include arch, devilish, elvish, espiègle, impish and knavish.