pixy

noun

Meaning

A small, mischievous supernatural creature from British folklore, often depicted with pointed ears and wings.

Examples

Local legends claim a pixy leads travelers off the path at night.
She wore a costume inspired by a woodland pixy for the festival.

Synonyms: sprite, elf, imp, goblin

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pixy

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈpɪksi/

Definition

A small, mischievous supernatural creature from British folklore, often depicted with pointed ears and wings.

Examples

Local legends claim a pixy leads travelers off the path at night.
She wore a costume inspired by a woodland pixy for the festival.
The children giggled, imagining a pixy playing pranks in their bedroom.

Synonyms of pixy

Words with a similar meaning to pixy:

sprite
elf
imp
goblin

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