Phrase guide

pretty Polly

phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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phrase

Meaning 1

A phrase traditionally said to parrots, and a phrase that parrots are traditionally taught to speak.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Pretty Polly! Pretty Polly! Squawk! 'Allo! Who's a pretty boy! Squawk! 'Allo! 'Allo!

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Polly is a name traditionally given to a pet parrot.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: kopke krabben — phrase said to parrots
  • Dutch: lorre — phrase said to parrots
  • French: Bonjour Jacquot — phrase said to parrots
  • Russian: по́пка-дура́к (pópka-durák) — phrase said to parrots
  • Turkish: cici kuş — phrase said to parrots