tooth fairy

/tuθ ˌfɛri/
/tuθ ˈfɛri/
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Definitions of tooth fairy
  1. noun
    a fairy that is said to leave money at night under a child's pillow to compensate for a baby tooth falling out
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    type of:
    faerie, faery, fairy, fay, sprite
    a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
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US
/tuθ ˌfɛri/
UK
/tuθ ˈfɛri/
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