nounπShareOne of several kinds of bird in the family Corvidae"The magpie perched on the fence post, its iridescent feathers gleaming in the sun. "birdanimalnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA superficially similar Australian bird, Gymnorhina tibicen or Cracticus tibicen."The magpie is a common bird in Australian woodlands. "animalbirdnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomeone who displays a magpie-like quality such as hoarding or stealing objects."The antique shop owner was a magpie, constantly acquiring and displaying all sorts of unusual items. "characterpersonanimaltendencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA fan or member of Newcastle United F.C."My dad is a lifelong magpie, so he always wears a black and white Newcastle United scarf on match day. "sportpersongroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe 3rd circle on a target, between the inner and outer."The archer hit the magpie on the target. "sportmarkgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA halfpenny.""Back in the old days, that candy bar only cost a magpie." "valuefinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo mark with patches of black and white or light and dark."The artist magpied the canvas with patches of black and white paint. "appearancecolormarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo steal or hoard (items) as magpies are believed to do."My little brother tends to magpie small toys from other kids at the playground, hiding them in his pockets. "animalactionitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo talk idly; to talk about other people's private business.""The gossipy women would often magpie about their neighbors' marital problems, spreading rumors throughout the small town." "languagecommunicationwordcharactersocietyentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
