magpie
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/ˈmæɡˌpaɪ/
English
Definitions
noun
- 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.
verb
- 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.
Related words
Synonyms
Eurasian magpiemaggiepicapiepietchattergossipmottlepack ratscavengerwigeonfooteipfooterchatterboxcipanttipius