pixie
noun
[ ˈpɪksi ]
• a supernatural being in folklore and children's stories, typically portrayed as small and humanlike in form, with pointed ears and a pointed hat.
Similar:
elf,
fairy,
sprite,
imp,
brownie,
puck,
leprechaun,
hobgoblin,
peri,
faerie,
fay,
nix,
nixie,
elfin,
hob,
• short for pixie cut.
• "do you think she should grow out her hair or keep her pixie?"
Origin:
mid 17th century: of unknown origin.
