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magpie

/ˈmæɡ.paɪ/

magpiesubstantiv

magpies

Pl.

/ˈmæɡ.paɪ/

Übersetzungen

сорока

The magpie is known for its intelligence and complex social behavior.

Сорока известна своим интеллектом и сложным социальным поведением.

Zusätzliche Übersetzungen

болтунья

воровка

Definitionen

A long-tailed bird of the crow family, typically having black-and-white plumage and a raucous voice.

The magpie perched on the fence, its black-and-white feathers gleaming in the sunlight.

A person who collects or hoards things, especially things of little value.

She's a bit of a magpie, always picking up trinkets and souvenirs wherever she goes.

Synonyme

magpieverb

magpied

Präteritum

magpied

Partizip Perfekt

magpieing

Gerundium

Rare and informal; means to collect or hoard small objects in the manner of a magpie.

Definitionen

To collect or hoard small, often shiny objects in a manner reminiscent of a magpie.

He tends to magpie old coins and bottle caps whenever he visits the beach.

Synonyme

magpieadjektiv

more magpie

Komp.

most magpie

Super.

/ˈmæɡpaɪ/

/ˈmæɡˌpaɪ/

Used attributively to denote black-and-white colouring or a tendency to collect things.

Definitionen

Having black-and-white colouring or other characteristics reminiscent of a magpie.

The team wore magpie jerseys of bold black and white stripes.

Inclined to collect or hoard assorted objects.

His magpie habits filled the garage with all manner of odds and ends.

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