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magpies

/ˈmæɡpaɪz/

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noun

One of several kinds of bird in the family Corvidae

Examples :

"Example Sentence: "I saw three magpies in my backyard, and they were trying to steal shiny objects from the bird feeder." "

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noun

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

Examples :

"While traveling in Australia, I saw many birds that looked like magpies, but I learned they were actually Australian magpies, a completely different species. "

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noun

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

Examples :

"My little brother is such a magpie; he's always taking my toys and hiding them in his room. "

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noun

A fan or member of Newcastle United F.C.

Examples :

"The magpies were ecstatic after Newcastle United won the match. "

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noun

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

Examples :

"At the archery competition, her arrow landed squarely in the magpies, earning her five points. "

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noun

Examples :

""Back in the day, candy only cost a few magpies, so even children could afford some." "

finance value economy

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verb

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

Examples :

"The dappled sunlight through the leaves magpied the picnic blanket with shifting patterns of light and shadow. "

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verb

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

Examples :

"The toddler magpied all the colorful blocks from the other children's piles and created a giant tower for himself. "

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verb

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

Examples :

""The neighbors always magpie about who is dating whom and whose lawn is the greenest." "

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