The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
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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