pixie

/ˈpɪksi/
noun
  1. A small, imaginary creature in stories, often with pointed ears and a playful or mischievous nature.
    • She dressed as a pixie for Halloween, complete with glittery wings and a pointed hat.
    • The children believed a pixie lived in the garden and left tiny footprints in the flowerbed.
    • In the fairy tale, a friendly pixie helped the lost girl find her way home.
  2. A person, especially a woman or child, who is small, lively, and playful.
    • My little sister is such a pixie—always dancing around and making everyone laugh.
    • The actress had a pixie-like charm that made her perfect for the role of the fairy.
    • He called his daughter his little pixie because of her endless energy and bright smile.
  3. A short, layered hairstyle for women, often with wispy bangs.
    • She decided to cut her long hair into a pixie for a fresh, low-maintenance look.
    • He complimented her new pixie, saying it made her eyes stand out.
    • The pixie cut became popular again after several celebrities wore it on the red carpet.