The phrase "fairy godfather" is used to describe someone who helps and supports you, just like the fairy godmother in fairy tales, but in a male form. They guide and protect you, similar to a godparent, but with a touch of magic. Full definition
Okay, first off — where can I cash in on having such an awesome fairy godfather? (wallflourgirl.com)
With that, the five - star - rated fairy godfather speeds out of the movie, having set the tone for a pleasant adventure about Deanna's re-enrollment in college to finish her own degree — the movie equivalent in these R - rated gross - out days of swaggering up to the frat party bar and ordering a chardonnay, which she does. (variety.com)
Like Andy Cohen crossed with Dame Edna, Stanley Tucci is a scream as Caesar Flickerman, the telecast's fairy godfather of an emcee, who essentially solves the film's expository problems while pointing a cheeky, meta finger at not just the in - text audience, but us too. (slantmagazine.com)