fairy

4 definitions • 3 examples

an imaginary creature with magic powers, usually represented as a very small person with wings:

Do you believe in fairies?

She used to think there were fairies at the bottom of her garden.

to behave in a way that is slightly strange:

It's no good asking her to take care of the children - she's away with the fairies most of the time.

an extremely offensive word for a gay man

an imaginary creature with magical powers who looks like a small person with wings