fairy dust
"Fairy dust" originated from the story of Peter Pan, symbolizing magic and transformation. It has since evolved to include metaphorical and slang uses.
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Definition
B2Fiction
(literary)A magical powder that grants the power of flight when sprinkled on someone.
Example
- In Peter Pan, Tinker Bell uses fairy dust to help the children fly to Neverland.
C1General
(metaphorical)An element or factor believed to bring about great success, good luck, or happiness.
Example
- The new marketing strategy seemed like fairy dust, boosting sales overnight.
C2Slang
(informal)A slang term for the drug phencyclidine, also known as angel dust.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "fairy dust":
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