pixie

Meanings

• noun

  A small mythical creature resembling a fairy, with wings, often mischievous.

  - "The pixie played pranks on the elves all night."
  - "Children often leave offerings of sweets for the garden pixies."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

brownie , fair , gnome , imp , sprite

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pixie
hike , spike , mike , tike

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Variants

List of all variants of pixie that leads to same result
pixie , pixie cut , pixie cuts , pixieish , pixies , pixy , pyxie , pixiness , pixinesses

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Etymology

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The origin of the word 'pixie' is believed to come from the Middle English word 'pixie' or 'puck', which was used to describe mischievous fairies or goblins.

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Trivia

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1. Pixies are often depicted as having pointed ears and wearing tiny hats and dresses.

2. In some stories, pixies are said to be able to grant wishes, but they often have a mischievous twist.

3. Pixies are sometimes confused with leprechauns, who are also small mythical creatures, but leprechauns are typically depicted as being Irish and wearing green.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fairy: Fairies and pixies are closely related mythical creatures. Fairies are typically larger and more graceful than pixies, and they are often depicted as benevolent beings that help humans.

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Culture

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In literature, pixies are often depicted as mischievous creatures that can cause both good and bad fortune. They are frequently featured in children's stories and folklore. In art, they are often portrayed as small, winged beings with pointed ears and mischievous grins.

How to Memorize "pixie"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, winged creature with a mischievous grin.
   - Visualize a pixie playing pranks on the elves.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pixie' with the image of a small, winged creature.
   - Think of pixies as mischievous fairies.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym P-I-X-I-E to remember the definition: P-ranks I-n X-traordinary Itty-bitty E-ntities.

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