English Explanatory Dictionary

nice list

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. According to Christmas folklore, a list kept by Santa Claus of children who have been "nice," and who will therefore be rewarded with presents; kept in conjunction with the antithetical naughty list.

Pronunciation

/ˈnaɪs lɪst/

Word forms

nice list nice lists

Etymology

Certainly connected with, and possibly derived from, the lyrics of a Christmas carol, "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town": He's makin a list / and checkin it twice / He's gonna find out / who's naughty or nice

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