n. & adj.
n. (pl. -ies) 1 a small imaginary being with magical powers. 2 sl. derog. a male homosexual.
adj. of fairies, fairy-like, delicate, small. fairy cake a small individual iced sponge cake. fairy cycle a small bicycle for a child. fairy godmother a benefactress. fairy lights small coloured lights esp. for outdoor decoration. fairy ring a ring of darker grass caused by fungi. fairy story (or tale) 1 a tale about fairies. 2 an incredible story; a fabrication. fairy-like adj.
[ ME f. OF faerie f. fae FAY ]