fairy
[ fair-ee ]
/ ˈfɛər i /
noun, plural fair·ies.
(in folklore) one of a class of supernatural beings, generally conceived as having a diminutive human form and possessing magical powers with which they intervene in human affairs.
Slang: Extremely Disparaging and Offensive.
a contemptuous term used to refer to a male homosexual.
adjective
Origin of fairy
SYNONYMS FOR fairy
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pixy,
leprechaun.
Fairy,
brownie,
elf,
sprite are terms for imaginary beings usually less than human size, thought to be helpful or harmful to people.
Fairy is the most general name for such beings:
a good fairy as a godmother; misadventures caused by an evil fairy. A
brownie is a good-natured tiny being who appears usually at night to do household tasks:
Perhaps the brownies will come and mow the lawn tonight.
Elf suggests a young, mischievous or roguish fairy:
That child is a perfect little elf.
Sprite suggests a fairy of pleasing appearance, older than an elf, to be admired for ease and lightness of movement; it may, however, be impish or even hostile:
a dainty sprite.
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British Dictionary definitions for fairy
fairy
/ (ˈfɛərɪ) /
noun plural fairies
an imaginary supernatural being, usually represented in diminutive human form and characterized as clever, playful, and having magical powers
slang
a male homosexual
away with the fairies informal
out of touch with reality
adjective (prenominal)
of or relating to a fairy or fairies
resembling a fairy or fairies, esp in being enchanted or delicate
Derived forms of fairy
fairy-like, adjectiveWord Origin for fairy
C14: from Old French
faerie fairyland, from
feie fairy, from Latin
Fāta the Fates; see
fate,
fay
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Idioms and Phrases with fairy
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