gaai — meaning in English

English meaning

• jay noun Any of several brightly coloured, noisy birds related to crows, known for their crests.
• popinjay noun A decorative image of a parrot on a tapestry, cloth etc.

Senses

gaai is used for these senses in English:

• Eurasian jay A widespread species of jay, usually crested and with pinkish-brown plumage and a harsh screech (Garrulus glandarius).
• jay Any of various other birds of similar appearance and behaviour.
• popinjay (archery) A target to shoot at, typically stuffed with feathers or plumage. [from 16th c.]

jay — full definition

1. noun Any of several brightly coloured, noisy birds related to crows, known for their crests.
2. noun Slang: a marijuana cigarette; a joint.
3. noun Dated: a foolish or gullible person.

popinjay — full definition

1. noun A decorative image of a parrot on a tapestry, cloth etc.
2. noun A vain, gaudy person; someone who is shallow or superficial.
3. noun A target to shoot at, typically stuffed with feathers or plumage.
4. noun The green woodpecker, Picus viridis.

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