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Pretty Woman syndrome
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English
Etymology
In reference to the romantic comedy film Pretty Woman (1990), in which a wealthy businessman develops feelings for the prostitute he has hired to pose as his girlfriend.
Noun
- Pretty Woman syndrome
The situation in which young women are attracted to prostitution as a result of glamorous depictions in the media.
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