POPINJAY


Meaning of POPINJAY in English

[ 'pɒpɪndʒeɪ ]

■ noun

1》 dated a vain, foppish, or conceited person.

2》 archaic a parrot.

Origin

ME: from OFr. papingay , via Sp. from Arab. babbaġā .

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