# pixie

/ˈpɪksi/ (US) · /pˈɪksi/ (UK) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/pixie
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

a small, magical person with pointed ears who likes to play tricks. They are common in old stories from England.

For teachers: a supernatural being from folklore, typically depicted as a small, mischievous humanoid with pointed ears. Often associated with the mythology of South West England.

## Examples

- The children believed a pixie lived in the garden.
- In many local legends, a traveler who gets lost in the woods is said to have been led astray by a pixie.
- The author draws heavily on Cornish folklore, populating the ancient moorlands with pixies that are more capricious and dangerous than the cute versions found in modern children's books.

## Usage notes

- The plural form is usually 'pixies'.

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