English Explanatory Dictionary

Pollyanna

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A female given name from Hebrew derived from Polly and Anna; rare in the real world.
noun
  1. One who is persistently cheerful and optimistic, even when given cause not to be so.
noun
  1. A secret Santa gift exchange.
noun
  1. Alternative form of Pollyanna.

Pronunciation

/ˌpɒliˈænə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Pollyanna.wav

Word forms

Pollyanna Polly-Anna Polly Anna Pollyannas

Etymology

From Polly + Anna.

Related words

IBM Pollyanna Principle Panglossian quixotic

Derived words

Pollyanna creep Pollyannaish Pollyannish Pollyannaism
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