fairy godmother

Definition

In certain fairy tales, a fictional benevolent woman with magical powers who uses them to help the cause of the protagonist.

Example Sentences

• "I thought it was clever the director cast the same woman to play both the Wicked Witch and Prince Charming's fairy godmother."
• "How lucky you are to have me for a friend! I am a fairy godmother to you!"
• ""Yeah, well, just remember, Maureen, you're not her fairy godmother. You can't wave your magic wand and fix her fucked-up life.""