(evolutionary psychology) The alleged higher incidence of child abuse and mistreatment by stepparents than by biological parents.

The situation where a woman has an unconscious desire to be taken care of by others, and thus requires help from some outside force, usually a man.

plural of Cinderella complex

(dated) An early dancing party ending at midnight.

plural of Cinderella dance

A story, real or fictional, in which a deserving but maltreated person eventually attains happiness and success.

(military, slang) A period of leave that ends at midnight.

(retail) An occasional sale of miscellaneous or damaged items.

plural of Cinderella sale

plural of Cinderella liberty