Nixie

A nixie, often capitalized, refers to an attractive, sometimes mischievous water spirit of German folklore, typically depicted as a shapeshifter. They are known for luring humans to their watery domain, often with song or beauty, and sometimes drowning them. The nixie possesses both beauty and danger, reflecting the unpredictable nature of water. Less commonly, 'nixie' may refer to something that does not exist or is rejected, akin to something being 'nixed' or cancelled.

Nixie meaning with examples

• The sailors, captivated by the nixie's enchanting song, steered their ship directly into the treacherous whirlpool, believing they were sailing towards a paradise. This tragic tale, passed down through generations, served as a grim reminder of the nixie's deadly allure. The ocean, the nixie's home, is a beautiful siren song drawing the sailors, before they meet their demise in the crashing waves.
• The artist, inspired by the legends, painted the nixie as a captivating creature, half-human, half-fish, sitting upon a misty rock. Her eyes held a deceptive shimmer. Her painting showcased the allure and deceit, the beauty and hidden danger that are essential characteristics of the mythological nixie. The artist wanted to capture this sense of duality within the nymph-like water spirit.
• The historical society investigated the claim that a nixie resided in the town's well. After the town children went missing, their desperate searches yielded no evidence beyond unsettling whispers. While a plausible explanation could be given for the missing children the townspeople refused to believe their children had not been abducted by this nixie. The villagers now believe it had been the nixie taking the children to her watery domain.
• After several weeks of negotiation, the project was completely nixie'd by the board of directors. The team members were left frustrated. The project, a dream of a new office building that seemed so promising, met its end when the board saw there were no possible benefits. The decision was final; any further discussion on the project was considered futile by the directors.