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popinjay

noun (popinjays)

«popinjay» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(old use) A popinjay is a parrot. tree →
A popinjay is a vain, showy person who dresses up and likes to be admired. tree →
(old use) A popinjay is a wooden bird set up as a target at old shooting contests. tree →

In the lessons

in fairy tales, a proud and silly show-off; or the wooden bird that archers shoot at

Examples

The vain popinjay strutted about in his silk coat. tree →
«Ah, you are pleased to jest, popinjay!» said the Queen. tree →
The archers aimed at the wooden popinjay on the pole. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

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