jay
/dʒeɪ/
noun
- A noisy, colorful bird of the crow family, often with blue feathers.
- A blue jay landed on the feeder and scared away the smaller birds.
- We heard the loud call of a jay before we saw it in the tree.
- The jay is known for its bright blue feathers and bold personality.
- A person who talks too much or in a foolish way (informal, old-fashioned).
- The old man called the chatty neighbor a jay.
- He's a harmless jay who loves to gossip.
- Don't be such a jay — think before you speak.