1. a small, mischievous fairy or sprite in folklore and fantasy
Usage: often depicted as playful or impish; also spelled 'pix' or 'pixie'

Examples

• The children's book featured a mischievous pixy who played tricks on the villagers.
• In Celtic folklore, a pixy was believed to lead travelers astray in the forest.
• She dressed as a pixy for Halloween, complete with wings and a pointed hat.
• The garden was said to be inhabited by pixies that danced in the moonlight.
• The pixy in the story granted wishes to those pure of heart.