pixy

Meanings

• noun

  A small mythical creature, often depicted as having wings, a pointed hat, and mischievous behavior.

  - "The pixy played tricks on the children in the forest."
  - "Have you seen the pixy that lives in my garden?"

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Synonyms

brownie , fair , gnome , imp , sprite

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pixy
hicky , icky , ticky

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Variants

List of all variants of pixy 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 'pixy' is believed to come from the Old English word 'pica', which means mischievous or trickster.

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Trivia

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1. Pixies are often depicted as being no larger than a few inches tall.

2. In some stories, pixies are said to be able to grant wishes to humans.

3. Pixies are sometimes depicted as having the ability to change shape or disguise themselves.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fairies: Pixies are often considered to be a type of fairy, and the two terms are sometimes used interchangeably.

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Culture

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In folklore, pixies are often depicted as mischievous creatures that can bring either good or bad fortune. They are commonly found in stories originating from Europe, particularly in England.

How to Memorize "pixy"

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   - Imagine a small creature with wings, a pointed hat, and mischievous behavior.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pixy' with the image of a small, mischievous creature.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Pixies are small, mischievous, winged creatures'.

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