POLLYANNA

Etymology 1

Proper noun

Pollyanna

A female given name from Hebrew derived from Polly and Anna; rare in the real world.

Etymology 2

Noun

Pollyanna (plural Pollyannas)

One who is persistently cheerful and optimistic, even when given cause not to be so.

Etymology 3

Noun

Pollyanna (plural Pollyannas)

(colloquial, US, Southeastern Pennsylvania) A secret Santa gift exchange.

Noun

pollyanna (plural pollyannas)

Alternative form of Pollyanna

Source: Wiktionary



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