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Long hair, for me, is actually less maintenance. I went through a phase when I was kid where I wanted a pixie cut. At the time I thought it looked awesome, but I look back and I looked like such a dork! When I have short hair, I feel like I have to blow dry it, or it doesn't sit properly.
Mallory Jansen

Meaning of "pixie" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PIXIE

Of obscure origin.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF PIXIE

pixie  [ˈpɪksɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PIXIE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Pixie is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PIXIE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

pixie

Pixie

Pixies are mythical creatures of folklore, considered to be particularly concentrated in the high moorland areas around Devon and Cornwall, suggesting some Celtic origin for the belief and name. Akin to the Irish and Scottish Aos Sí, pixies are believed to inhabit ancient underground ancestor sites such as stone circles, barrows, dolmens, ringfort or menhirs. In traditional regional lore, pixies are generally benign, mischievous, short of stature and attractively childlike; they are fond of dancing and gather outdoors in huge numbers to dance or sometimes wrestle, through the night, demonstrating parallels with the Cornish plen-an-gwary and Breton Fest Noz folk celebrations originating in the medieval period. In modern times they are usually depicted with pointed ears, and often wearing a green outfit and pointed hat. Sometimes their eyes are described as being pointed upwards at the temple ends. These, however, are Victorian era conventions and not part of the older mythology. In modern use, the term can be synonymous with fairies or sprites. However, in folklore there is a traditional enmity, even war, between the two races.

Definition of pixie in the English dictionary

The definition of pixie in the dictionary is a fairy or elf.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PIXIE


asphyxy
æsˈfɪksɪ
boxy
ˈbɒksɪ
dixie
ˈdɪksɪ
epoxy
ɪˈpɒksɪ
flexi
ˈflɛksɪ
foxy
ˈfɒksɪ
galaxy
ˈɡæləksɪ
hydroxy
haɪˈdrɒksɪ
maxi
ˈmæksɪ
methoxy
mɛˈθɒksɪ
mixy
ˈmɪksɪ
moxie
ˈmɒksɪ
nixie
ˈnɪksɪ
orthodoxy
ˈɔːθəˌdɒksɪ
pixy
ˈpɪksɪ
proxy
ˈprɒksɪ
pyxie
ˈpɪksɪ
sexy
ˈsɛksɪ
taxi
ˈtæksɪ
tricksy
ˈtrɪksɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PIXIE

pivoter
pivotman
piwakawaka
pix
pixel
pixelate
pixelated
pixelation
pixellated
pixie hat
pixie hood
pixieish
pixies
pixilate
pixilated
pixilation
pixillated
pixillation
pixy
pixyish

WORDS THAT END LIKE PIXIE

Basse-Normandie
bonxie
chronaxie
cookie
dexie
die
doxie
foxie
hoodie
hottie
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jaxie
lie
lingerie
Marie
movie
pie
prexie
tie
vie

Synonyms and antonyms of pixie in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «PIXIE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «pixie» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of pixie
brownie · elf · fairy · peri · sprite

Translation of «pixie» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PIXIE

Find out the translation of pixie to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of pixie from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «pixie» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

小精灵
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

duendecillo
570 millions of speakers

English

pixie
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Pixie
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

عابث
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

пикси
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

pixie
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পিক্সি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

lutin
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pixie
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kobold
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

小妖精
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

요정
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pixie
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

pixie
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தொய்வடைந்துள்ளது
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Pixie
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

peri
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

folletto
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

pixie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Пікс
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pixie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

pixie
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Pixie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

pixie
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

pixie
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of pixie

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PIXIE»

The term «pixie» is very widely used and occupies the 19.142 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PIXIE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about pixie

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4 QUOTES WITH «PIXIE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word pixie.
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Brian Celio
Technology forced me to divorce a pixie and remarry a pixel.
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Mallory Jansen
Long hair, for me, is actually less maintenance. I went through a phase when I was kid where I wanted a pixie cut. At the time I thought it looked awesome, but I look back and I looked like such a dork! When I have short hair, I feel like I have to blow dry it, or it doesn't sit properly.
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Serinda Swan
I was an extreme tomboy. I did competitive gymnastics for over 10 years. I cut my hair like Winona Ryder, with that little pixie cut.
4
Jaime Winstone
When I was a child, I wanted to be... a fairy. I still do, really, except that now I've now graduated to wanting to be a pixie.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PIXIE»

Discover the use of pixie in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to pixie and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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A Guide to Pixie Hollow
Journey through beautiful Pixie Hollow where friends Tinker Bell, Silvermist, Iridessa, Rosetta, Fawn, and all their other fairy friends live, play, and work together, in a colorful storybook based on the new Tinker Bell movie. Original.
Elle D. Risco, 2008
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Pixie Dust: Magical Insights for Childbirth and Life With ...
'All you need is faith, trust, and a little bit of Pixie Dust!' - Peter Pan Author Loralyn Hamilton is a full-time mother and writer. She and her husband, Daniel, currently reside in Edmond, Oklahoma with their daughter Caelyn.
Loralyn Hamilton, 2010
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Bratz, Pixie Power
Friends Jade, Cloe, Yasmin, and Sasha meet sisters Cymbeline and Breeana, two fairies who are entangled in a plot by the dark fairies to take over the world.
Christine Peymani, 2007
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Pixie Peace
Pixie Peace is a little girl who loves superheroes. Her Aunt Lexi has taught her to treat others the same way she wants to be treated with kindness. Pixie Peace's goal is to end bullying and to spread peace.
Alexis Spearance, 2011
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The Dilworth Pixie Legends
In this first collection of stories, by Cameron T. Humphries, you will find the tales of the Dilworth Pixie as were told to him by Dae the Pixie.
Cameron Humphries, 2008
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Pixie:Dancer, Drug Smuggler, Prisoner, Saint
Andrea Mohr's CV is an eye-opening read: drug runner, hostess, money launderer, drug dealer and importer, amongst other things.
Andrea Mohr, 2010
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The Pixie Detective: An Original Screenplay
Top 32, Gloria International Film Festival Script competition. 3rd round (top 100) American Gem Shorts Script competition. 22 Self-guided Tours. 40 Maps. One Great Trip.
‎2012
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The Adventures of Pixie and Pete: They Meet
The first book, They Meet, teaches acceptance of others who are different that ourselves and acceptance of new member of a family. Pixie, a Yorkie poo pup, is the younger of the two friends and has much to learn.
Tracy Dirst, 2011
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Elliot and the Pixie Plot
While Elliot, King of the Brownies, struggles to balance working with project partner Cami and hosting Tubs Lawless for a sleepover, all goes awry from the beginning as Elliot threatens to release Grissel the Goblin from Brownie jail.
Jennifer A. Nielsen, 2011
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Pixie Hollow Paint Day
Art-talent fairy Bess asks her fairy friends to come to a party and help make more paint so that she can finish her new painting. Simultaneous.
Tennant Redbank, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PIXIE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term pixie is used in the context of the following news items.
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Pixie the Therapy Dog
Her job: Pixie is a member of Therapy Pets Serving Mini-Cassia, whose volunteers take their animals into nursing homes, juvenile detention ... «Twin Falls Times-News, Jul 15»
2
Pixie and Phil at the Limerick Show
As well as all the old favourites, this year's show will feature a new Healthy Living zone, and the opportunity to be seen by TV doctors Dr Pixie ... «Limerick Post, Jul 15»
3
Pixie Lott display slim pins in mini striped skirt on sibling outing to …
No outfit of Pixie's is complete without at least one piece of denim and a ... Pixie wore her blonde tresses in a signature Sixties beehive, which ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
4
Katy Perry Covers 'Vogue' Japan With Kris Jenner-Inspired Pixie On …
The Kris Jenner punkish pixie is here to stay! At least for Katy Perry, who covers Vogue Japan with her short 'n' dark pixie that looks exactly like ... «Bustle, Jul 15»
5
Paper Towns Tries To Upend The Manic Pixie Dream Girl
That question is at the center of Paper Towns, which plays with the trope of the Manic Pixie Dream Girl. But there's another, bigger question to ... «Refinery29, Jul 15»
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Scarlett Johansson Dyes Her Blonde Pixie Bright Black Widow-Red …
Scarlett Johansson debuts new red hair in NYC on July 22, 2015. Scarlett Johansson debuted bright red hair at a U2 concert in NYC on ... «Us Magazine, Jul 15»
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'Paper Towns' Review: The Manic Pixie Dream Girl Who Wasn't There
This ur example of the so-called “manic pixie dream girl,” a possibly unstable but very attractive young woman who pulls a bored and boring ... «Crave Online, Jul 15»
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4 Tempting Reasons to Try a Pixie Cut
While a pixie cut may seem like a tricky trend, it's actually a timeless, easy-to-wear style. InStyle explains why chopping your locks is worth a ... «POPSUGAR, Jul 15»
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Pixie Lott Goes Glam for Audrey Hepburn Exhibit
Pixie Lott strikes a pose in black leather while stepping out for the Audrey Hepburn exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery on Tuesday (July ... «Just Jared Jr., Jul 15»
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Pixie Lott flashes her abs with model boyfriend Oliver Cheshire
But after spending time apart this summer, Pixie Lott, 24, and her model beau Oliver, 27, were reunited at the Ivy Garden restaurant in London ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»

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