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Definition Secret Santa in British English

Secret Santa noun

noun
1

the tradition of randomly choosing a member from a group, for example at a work place, and buying a small gift for them which they receive without knowing who bought it for them

Example

Let's imagine the office secret Santa. You're set a £5 limit and must buy a present for someone you have barely ever spoken to.

Definition Secret Santa in British English