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Polly
PO-lee
Polly (name) means a female given name, and a traditional pet name for a parrot. Example: “Their pet parrot, Polly, learned to say "hello" within a week.”
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A female given name, and a traditional pet name for a parrot.
"Their pet parrot, Polly, learned to say "hello" within a week."
How to use Polly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common girl's name, and the classic name given to pet parrots ("Polly wants a cracker").
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Word forms
- Plural
- Pollies
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Etymology
A nickname for "Mary," formed by rhyming with the earlier nickname "Molly."
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What does “Polly” mean?
The word “Polly” means a female given name, and a traditional pet name for a parrot. In plain terms, a common girl's name, and the classic name given to pet parrots ("Polly wants a cracker").
How do you pronounce “Polly”?
“Polly” is pronounced PO-lee (/ˈpɒli/ in IPA).
How do you use “Polly” in a sentence?
Here is “Polly” used in a sentence: “Their pet parrot, Polly, learned to say "hello" within a week.”
What part of speech is “Polly”?
“Polly” is a name.
Is “Polly” a common word?
“Polly” is an uncommon word in modern English.
