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Magpie
/ˈmæɡˌpaɪ/
One of several kinds of bird in the family Corvidae
📖 Definitions of "Magpie"
noun
- 1
One of several kinds of bird in the family Corvidae
- 2
A superficially similar Australian bird, Gymnorhina tibicen or Cracticus tibicen.
- 3
Someone who displays a magpie-like quality such as hoarding or stealing objects.
- 4
A fan or member of Newcastle United F.C.
verb
- 1
To mark with patches of black and white or light and dark.
- 2
To steal or hoard (items) as magpies are believed to do.
- 3
To talk idly; to talk about other people's private business.
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