popinjay

Definitions


[ˈpɒpɪndʒeɪ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a vain or conceited person, especially one who dresses or behaves extravagantly

- a parrot


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Origin:
Middle English: from Old French papingay, via Spanish from Arabic babbaġā. The change in the ending was due to association with jay




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