nice list

== English == === 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 === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈnaɪs lɪst/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈnaɪs lɪst/ === Noun === nice list (plural nice lists) 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. Coordinate term: naughty list