Pollyanna — meaning in English
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English meaning
- Pollyanna noun Someone who stays relentlessly upbeat and optimistic, even when the situation gives them every reason not to be.
Senses
Pollyanna is used for these senses in English:
- Pollyanna One who is persistently cheerful and optimistic, even when given cause not to be so.
Pollyanna — full definition
- noun Someone who stays relentlessly upbeat and optimistic, even when the situation gives them every reason not to be.
- noun A gift exchange (often called Secret Santa) where each participant draws a name and buys a present for that person.
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