pixy

/ˈpɪksi/
noun
  1. Alternative spelling of pixie; a small, imaginary creature in stories, often with pointed ears and a playful or mischievous nature.
    • The old legend told of a pixy who lived in the hollow of an oak tree.
    • She painted a picture of a tiny pixy with wings made of flower petals.
    • The children left out a bowl of milk for the pixy that supposedly visited their yard.
  2. A person, especially a woman or child, who is small, lively, and playful.
    • With her quick movements and bright laughter, she was a real pixy.
    • The toddler was a little pixy, always darting around and hiding behind furniture.
    • He described his grandmother as a pixy because of her tiny frame and mischievous smile.
  3. A short, layered hairstyle for women, often with wispy bangs.
    • The pixy hairstyle suited her face shape perfectly.
    • She got a pixy cut and loved how easy it was to style.
    • Many women choose a pixy for a bold, modern look.