jaybird
/ˈdʒeɪbɜrd/
noun
- A bird of the jay family, especially the blue jay, known for its bright blue feathers and loud call.
- A jaybird landed on the feeder and scared away the smaller birds.
- The children tried to draw the blue jaybird they saw in the park.
- We heard the harsh cry of a jaybird echoing through the woods.
- A talkative or noisy person.
- My uncle is such a jaybird; he talks nonstop at family dinners.
- The old jaybird at the café told everyone his life story.
- Don't be a jaybird in class — listen to the teacher.
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