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magpie

/ˈmæɡˌpaɪ/

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noun

One of several kinds of bird in the family Corvidae

Examples :

"The magpie perched on the fence post, its iridescent feathers gleaming in the sun. "

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noun

A superficially similar Australian bird, Gymnorhina tibicen or Cracticus tibicen.

Examples :

"The magpie is a common bird in Australian woodlands. "

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noun

Someone who displays a magpie-like quality such as hoarding or stealing objects.

Examples :

"The antique shop owner was a magpie, constantly acquiring and displaying all sorts of unusual items. "

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noun

A fan or member of Newcastle United F.C.

Examples :

"My dad is a lifelong magpie, so he always wears a black and white Newcastle United scarf on match day. "

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noun

The 3rd circle on a target, between the inner and outer.

Examples :

"The archer hit the magpie on the target. "

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noun

Examples :

""Back in the old days, that candy bar only cost a magpie." "

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verb

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

Examples :

"The artist magpied the canvas with patches of black and white paint. "

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verb

To steal or hoard (items) as magpies are believed to do.

Examples :

"My little brother tends to magpie small toys from other kids at the playground, hiding them in his pockets. "

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verb

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

Examples :

""The gossipy women would often magpie about their neighbors' marital problems, spreading rumors throughout the small town." "

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