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magpies

The correct spelling is magpies.

How to pronounce magpies

noun

Say it like: Mag-pee-s

The correct spelling is magpies. One of several kinds of bird in the family Corvidae

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.One of several kinds of bird in the family Corvidae
  2. 2.A superficially similar Australian bird, Gymnorhina tibicen or Cracticus tibicen.
  3. 3.Someone who displays a magpie-like quality such as hoarding or stealing objects.
  4. 4.A fan or member of Newcastle United F.C.
  5. 5.The 3rd circle on a target, between the inner and outer.

verb

  1. 1.To mark with patches of black and white or light and dark.
  2. 2.To steal or hoard (items) as magpies are believed to do.
  3. 3.To talk idly; to talk about other people's private business.

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