nice list
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According to Christmas folklore, a list kept by Santa Claus of children who have been…According to Christmas folklore, a list kept by Santa Claus of children who have been "nice," and who will therefore be rewarded with presents; kept in conjunction with the antithetical naughty list.
/ˈnaɪs lɪst/
» You want to be on Santa Claus' nice list, don't you?
Meaning
1 sensesAccording to Christmas folklore, a list kept by Santa Claus of children who have been "nice," and who will therefore be rewarded with presents; kept in conjunction with the antithetical naughty list.
Examples
1 sentencesYou want to be on Santa Claus' nice list, don't you?
Origin
Certainly connected with, and possibly derived from, the lyrics of a Christmas carol, "SanCertainly connected with, and possibly derived from, the lyrics of a Christmas carol, "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town":
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Forms
plural: nice lists| Singular | nice list |
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