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Definition turkey in American English

turkey noun

noun
/ˈtɜrki/
1

a large bird similar to a chicken that has no feathers on its head and is often eaten at Christmas and Thanksgiving. The sound that turkeys make is called gobbling.

Synonyms and related words
bantam barn owl bird of paradise
1.1

the meat of a turkey

Example

a turkey sandwich/dinner

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bacon beef chicken
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fool lump clown
2.1

a movie or play that is very unsuccessful

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animation anime biopic adaptation allegory anecdote
Example

Those whom we choose to lead mostly act like turkeys voting for Christmas.

Definition turkey in American English