Associations to the word «Pollyanna»

Wiktionary

POLLYANNA, proper noun. A female given name derived from Polly and Anna; rare in the real world.
POLLYANNA, noun. One who is persistently cheerful and optimistic, even when given cause not to be so.
POLLYANNA, noun. (colloquial) (US) (Southeastern Pennsylvania) A secret Santa gift exchange.
POLLYANNA, noun. Alternative form of Pollyanna

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke