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Popinjay Definition & Meaning

popinjay
noun
  1. a vain and talkative person (chatters like a parrot)
  2. an archaic term for a parrot

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Frequently asked questions

What does popinjay mean?
a vain and talkative person (chatters like a parrot) an archaic term for a parrot
What part of speech is popinjay?
Popinjay is a noun.
How many definitions does popinjay have?
Popinjay has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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