HyperDic: popinjay

English > 2 senses of the word popinjay:
NOUNperson popinjaya vain and talkative person (chatters like a parrot)
animalpopinjayan archaic term for a parrot
English > popinjay: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA vain and talkative person (chatters like a parrot).
Broaderegotist, egoist, swellheadA conceited and self-centered person
Spanishpisaverde
Catalanbufanúvols, gomós, petimetre
English > popinjay: 2 senses > noun 2, animal
MeaningAn archaic term for a parrot.
Broaderparrotusually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds
Spanishloro

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