noun
- large black and white birds with long tails, known for their intelligence and chattering calls
- people who talk excessively or collect many things
Usage: informal
Examples
- The magpies built their nest high in the oak tree.
- Two magpies landed on the fence and began chattering loudly.
- Magpies are known to collect shiny objects like coins and jewelry.
- The children watched the magpies hop across the lawn searching for food.
- She called her gossipy neighbors a bunch of magpies.
- Like magpies, they collected every interesting trinket they found.