Synonyms for Turkey
Definition of turkey
- noun
- large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food
- a Eurasian republic in Asia Minor and the Balkans; on the collapse of the Ottoman Empire in 1918, the Young Turks, led by Kemal Ataturk, established a republic in 1923
- a person who does something thoughtless or annoying; "some joker is blocking the driveway"
3 synonyms found
Writing tips for "turkey"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like bomb, dud, joker can replace "turkey" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"Turkey" in song lyrics
See how turkey is used in real songs:
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"Eats chicken and turkey"
Dre Dog — Piece of My Mind -
"We cut your Beef Jerkey, Cold Turkey"
Baby Blue Soundcrew f/ Ghetto Concept — Too Much -
"Wrap 'em up like Christmas turkey"
Beelow f/ Ms. Peaches, Thug Addict