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Pixie: meaning, definitions and examples

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pixie

 

[ หˆpษชksi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fantasy creatures

Pixies are mythical creatures of folklore, typically depicted as small, mischievous human-like beings with pointed ears and wings. They are often associated with forests and are known for playing pranks on humans.

Synonyms

elves, faeries, sprites

Examples of usage

  • They believed that pixies would lead travelers astray in the forest.
  • The children giggled at the idea of pixies hiding in the garden.

Translations

Translations of the word "pixie" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น duende

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฐเคฟเคฏเฅ‹เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kobold

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ peri kecil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะบัั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chochlik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฆ–็ฒพ (ใ‚ˆใ†ใ›ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lutin

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ duende

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท peri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์š”์ •

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌู†ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skล™รญtek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกkriatok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐ็ฒพ็ต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกkrat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกlfur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะตั€ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ˜แƒฅแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pษ™ri

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ duende

Word origin

The term 'pixie' originated in British folklore, with roots in Celtic mythology. They were believed to be nature spirits who inhabited ancient forests and were guardians of the natural world. Over time, the concept of pixies evolved into the small, playful creatures we know today, popularized in fairy tales and fantasy literature.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,864 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.