polly

¹

[pol-ee]

noun

plural

pollies 

1. a tame parrot.

Polly

²

[pol-ee]

noun

1. a female given name, form of Mary.

2. a common name for a parrot.

polly

/ ˈpɒlɪ /

noun

1. an informal word for politician

Word History and Origins

Origin of polly¹

Generic use of Polly

Example Sentences

Grimsby Town chief executive Polly Bancroft was at home with her five-year-old son when the Carabao Cup second-round draw was made.

From BBC

"In Northern Ireland, the landscapes speak for themselves - they are a massive character in the film," filmmaker Polly Steele told BBC News NI.

From BBC

Barrister Polly Dyer said the alleged offences happened on 12 August 2023 at The Groucho Club.

From BBC

Recently sober, Felix has his own complement of bandmates, friends and friendly ex-girlfriends, including three women named Polly — Adèle Exarchopoulos plays the important one — whose history with Felix makes Jess nervous.

From Los Angeles Times

Polly Weston, co-chair of the Association for Continence Professionals, was pleased that the issue had "finally gained traction".

From BBC