turkey

A1
Pronunciation
/ˈtɜːki/
/ˈtɝki/
Noun
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

The guinea fowl (family Numididae).

2 Definition

A bird in the genus Meleagris with a fan-shaped tail and wattled neck, especially the wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo, now domesticated).

3 Definition

The flesh or meat of this bird eaten as food.

Example Sentences
  • All week after Thanksgiving, I had turkey sandwiches for lunch.
4 Definition

With a distinguishing word: a bird resembling the Meleagris gallopavo (for example, the bush turkey or brush turkey (Alectura lathami), and the water turkey (Anhinga anhinga)).

5 Definition

An act of throwing three strikes in a row.

6 Definition

A patient feigning symptoms; a person faking illness or injury; a malingerer.

7 Definition

A pack carried by a lumberman; a bindle; also, a large travel bag, a suitcase.

8 Definition

A failure.

Synonyms
flop
Example Sentences
  • That film was a turkey.
9 Definition

(usually mildly) A foolish or inept person.

Example Sentences
  • The turkey cut in front of me and then berated me for running into him.