magpie

/ˈmæɡˌpaɪ/ · noun

Meaning

One of several kinds of bird in the family Corvidae
A superficially similar Australian bird, Gymnorhina tibicen or Cracticus tibicen.
Someone who displays a magpie-like quality such as hoarding or stealing objects.
A fan or member of Newcastle United F.C.
The 3rd circle on a target, between the inner and outer.
A halfpenny.
To mark with patches of black and white or light and dark.
To steal or hoard (items) as magpies are believed to do.
To talk idly; to talk about other people's private business.

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