nice list in English

IPA: /ˈnaɪs lɪst/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈnaɪs lɪst/ [General-American] Forms: nice lists [plural] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: Certainly connected with, and possibly derived from, the lyrics of a Christmas carol, "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town": He's makin a list / and checkin it twice / He's gonna find out / who's naughty or nice Head templates: {{en-noun}} nice list (plural nice lists)

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"nice list" meaning in English

Noun