windbuil — meaning in English

English meaning

• popinjay noun A decorative image of a parrot on a tapestry, cloth etc.
• windbag noun Someone who talks a great deal, often pompously, without saying much of substance.

Senses

windbuil is used for these senses in English:

• popinjay (dated) A vain, gaudy person; someone who is shallow or superficial. [from 16th c.]
• windbag (mildly, derogatory) Someone who talks excessively.

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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