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Meaning of magpie

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

magpie

Pronunciation:/ˈmæɡˌpaɪ/

noun

Definitions

  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

Definitions

  1. To mark with patches of black and white or light and dark.

    Synonyms:mottle
  2. To steal or hoard (items) as magpies are believed to do.

  3. To talk idly; to talk about other people's private business.

    Synonyms:chattergossip