tooth fairy
Plural
tooth fairies
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a fictional creature that leaves a coin for every fallen tooth of a child it takes
- The children eagerly awaited a visit from the tooth fairy after losing their first tooth.
- According to tradition, the tooth fairy leaves a coin under the pillow in exchange for a tooth.
- Parents often play along with the tooth fairy myth to make losing teeth a magical experience for their children.
- The story of the tooth fairy varies across cultures, with different beliefs and customs surrounding tooth loss.
- Some children write letters to the tooth fairy, expressing gratitude and excitement for the gifts left behind.