popinjay Definition
pop·in·jay (päp′in jā′)
noun
- a parrot
- Obsolete a target consisting of a wooden parrot on a pole
- a talkative, conceited person
Etymology: ME papejai < MFr papagai, altered (infl. by gai: see jay) < Ar babghōʾ, babbaghāʾ < a WAfr language: of echoic orig.
popinjay Usage Examples
Adjective modifier
drink-soaked: I am pretty sure I'm a drink-soaked popinjay myself, and formerly many things of a disreputable nature.
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