Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
secret-santa
Noun
/ˈsiːkrɪt ˈsæn.tə/
Definition
A holiday tradition where participants anonymously give gifts to one another, often within a group.
Examples
- Last Christmas, we organized a Secret Santa at work, and it was a lot of fun!
- She received a lovely scarf from her Secret Santa.
- They always have a Secret Santa exchange at their family gatherings.
Meaning
The ‘Secret Santa’ involves drawing names to determine who will be the recipient of a gift, keeping the giver’s identity hidden until the gift is revealed.
Synonyms
- Anonymous gifting
- Gift exchange
- Secret gift-giving
