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

One bunch is running him for President, and a clothing manufacturer wants to put his pixyish grimace on dresses.

From Time Magazine Archive

Making her movie debut in the title role, girlish, pixyish Metropolitan Opera Star Patrice Munsel, 27, is not very successful in re-creating Melba's tempestuous personality.

From Time Magazine Archive

Hosting, the Second Annual Governors Invitational Marlin Tournament at Ocean City, Maryland's pixyish Governor J. Millard Tawes, 72, arrived with a "secret weapon"�a lure made from a rabbit's foot with a hook in it.

From Time Magazine Archive

With a somewhat pixyish mind, he was afraid of no thoughts, and took nothing at all for granted.

From The Way of Decision by Pease, M. C.