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popinjay
/ˈpɒpɪnd͡ʒeɪ/
noun 5
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2POPINJAY + NOUN
vulgarity
ADV.
always
Definitions
noun
1
A parrot.
[I]nnumerable popingayes of ſundry kindes are found chattering in the groues of thoſe fenny places.
2
A decorative image of a parrot on a tapestry, cloth etc.
3
A vain, gaudy person; someone who is shallow or superficial.
The very quintessence of popinjay vulgarity is reached when nicely is made to do service for well, in this wise: "How do you do?" "Nicely." "How are you?" "Nicely."
4
A target to shoot at, typically stuffed with feathers or plumage.
5
The green woodpecker, Picus viridis.
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[I]nnumerable popingayes of ſundry kindes are found chattering in the groues of thoſe fenny places.
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The very quintessence of popinjay vulgarity is reached when nicely is made to do service for well, in this wise: "How do you do?" "Nicely." "How are you?" "Nicely."
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My girlfriend Aisha's uncle Haziq was a popinjay, always wearing brightly-colored suits with neon handkerchiefs falling out of his pockets.
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