pixyish

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They note that Anne Cottavoz, 48, a pixyish immigrant from France who owns the health store, not only sells products, but also advises her patrons about sleep, how to calm their digestion and other matters.

From New York Times • Jun. 5, 2010

And with a pixyish glance up into the smoke-filled spotlight, Nellie was on her way.

From Time Magazine Archive

His pixyish, mincing gait was faster than it looked, and he proved to be one of those rare backs who can run in one direction and fire a pass in the other without breaking stride.

From Time Magazine Archive

It came from Stockholder Sol A. Dann, a pixyish Detroit attorney who makes management-baiting a hobby, represents only a small number of American's 48,500 shareholders.

From Time Magazine Archive

Her pixyish features expand easily into a grin, and at 45 she has lost none of the childlike playfulness that first propelled her to stardom.

From 100 New Yorkers of the 1970s by Millard, Max