polly

¹ American  

[pol-ee] / ˈpɒl i /

noun

plural

pollies

1. a tame parrot.

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Polly ² American  

[pol-ee] / ˈpɒl i /

noun

1. a female given name, form of Mary.

2. a common name for a parrot.

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polly British  

/ ˈpɒlɪ /

noun

1. an informal word for politician

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Etymology

Origin of polly

Generic use of Polly

Example Sentences

In the uncanny way the little polly repeated Julius' slogan, and with that beak of his, Mr. Wintergreen was almost tempted to believe in reincarna tion.

From Time Magazine Archive

He's right or wrong; he answers you   According to your folly, And says what you have taught him to,     Like any polly.

From Black Beetles in Amber by Bierce, Ambrose

De neares' ter 'isse'f what he knows is dat ole green polly what set in de fig-tree nex' do', an' talk Gascon.

From Solomon Crow's Christmas Pockets and Other Tales by Stuart, Ruth McEnery

When Weill sang for the first time, Minka, the poodle, crawled into hiding under the sofa, and Cocotte, the polly, made an attempt to throttle himself between the bars of his cage.

From Jewish Literature and Other Essays by Karpeles, Gustav

"And here, keep my polly till I come back," added Trot, giving him the bird.

From Sky Island: being the further exciting adventures of Trot and Cap'n Bill after their visit to the sea fairies by Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank)