magpie
9 synonyms for magpie, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A black-and-white bird of the crow family, known for its chattering call and reputed liking for shiny objects.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use magpie
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
magpie for something
chattering magpie
Etymology
From "Mag", a nickname for Margaret once used for a chatty person, combined with the old word "pie" meaning magpie, from Latin pica.
Full origin of magpie →Frequently asked questions
What does “magpie” mean?
The word “magpie” means a black-and-white bird of the crow family, known for its chattering call and reputed liking for shiny objects. In plain terms, either the black-and-white bird, or (as a nickname for a person) someone who compulsively collects or hoards odds and ends.
How do you pronounce “magpie”?
“Magpie” is pronounced MAG-peye (/ˈmæɡˌpaɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “magpie” in a sentence?
Here is “magpie” used in a sentence: “A magpie kept swooping at the garden fence all morning.”
What part of speech is “magpie”?
“Magpie” is a noun.
Where does the word “magpie” come from?
The word “magpie” comes from Latin. From "Mag", a nickname for Margaret once used for a chatty person, combined with the old word "pie" meaning magpie, from Latin pica.
How many meanings does “magpie” have?
“Magpie” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a black-and-white bird of the crow family, known for its chattering call and reputed liking for shiny objects.
