Magpie — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈmag-ˌpī/ mag·pie

Meaning & Definition of Magpie

Magpie (noun)

  1. any of various birds (especially Pica pica) related to the jays but having a long graduated tail and black-and-white or brightly colored plumage
  2. a person who chatters noisily
  3. one who collects indiscriminately

Magpie (adjective)

  1. collected indiscriminately, miscellaneous
  2. given to indiscriminate collecting, acquisitive

Magpie (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. consisting of many things of different sorts

    "a pack rat whose cramped apartment is filled with a magpie collection of books, old newspapers, and tchotchkes"

    similar: assorted, eclectic, heterogeneous, indiscriminate, kitchen-sink, miscellaneous, mixed, motley, patchwork, piebald, promiscuous, raggle-taggle, ragtag, varied
    related: manifold, multifarious, multiple, multiplex, myriad, disparate, divergent, diverse, sundry, various, chaotic, cluttered, confused, disarranged, disarrayed, disheveled, disordered, farraginous, jumbled, littered, messed, messy, muddled, amalgamated, blended, combined, commingled, commixed, conglomerated, fused, incorporated, intermingled, intermixed, merged, mingled, composite, conglomerate, hybrid, unclassified, unsorted
    opposite: homogeneous
    near: monolithic, uniform, alike, identical, like, same, distinct, distinctive, individual, separate

Magpie (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person who talks constantly

    "media magpies will no doubt seize upon the president's latest gaffe and blow it all out of proportion"

    similar: babbler, blabber, blabbermouth, blowhard, cackler, chatterbox, chatterer, conversationalist, gabbler, gasbag, jabberer, jay, motormouth, prattler, talker, windbag
    related: gossip, gossiper, talebearer, tattler, tattletale, blatherer, blatherskite, converser, discourser

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Magpie

The most common words with a similar meaning to Magpie:

assorted, eclectic, heterogeneous, indiscriminate, kitchen-sink, miscellaneous, mixed, motley, patchwork, piebald, promiscuous, raggle-taggle, ragtag, varied, babbler, blabber, blabbermouth, blowhard, cackler, chatterbox, chatterer, conversationalist, gabbler, gasbag, jabberer, jay, motormouth, prattler, talker, windbag

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Magpie

Words with the opposite meaning of Magpie:

homogeneous

Related Words for Magpie

manifold, multifarious, multiple, multiplex, myriad, disparate, divergent, diverse, sundry, various, chaotic, cluttered, confused, disarranged, disarrayed, disheveled, disordered, farraginous, jumbled, littered, messed, messy, muddled, amalgamated, blended, combined, commingled, commixed, conglomerated, fused

Near Antonyms of Magpie

monolithic, uniform, alike, identical, like, same, distinct, distinctive, individual, separate

Origin & Etymology of Magpie

Mag (nickname for Margaret) + pie:2

First known use: 1598

Frequently Asked Questions about Magpie

What does "Magpie" mean?

"Magpie" means any of various birds (especially Pica pica) related to the jays but having a long graduated tail and black-and-white or brightly colored plumage. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: any of various birds (especially Pica pica) related to the jays but having a long graduated tail and black-and-white or brightly colored plumage. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Magpie"?

Other words for "Magpie" include assorted, eclectic, heterogeneous, indiscriminate, kitchen-sink, miscellaneous, mixed and motley. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Magpie" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Magpie"?

There are 79 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Magpie". Common alternatives include assorted, eclectic, heterogeneous, indiscriminate, kitchen-sink, miscellaneous, mixed, motley, patchwork and piebald.

What is the opposite of "Magpie"?

Antonyms of "Magpie" include homogeneous. Near antonyms include monolithic, uniform, alike and identical.

How do you use "Magpie" in a sentence?

Examples of "Magpie" in a sentence: "a pack rat whose cramped apartment is filled with a magpie collection of books, old newspapers, and tchotchkes"; "media magpies will no doubt seize upon the president's latest gaffe and blow it all out of proportion".

Is "Magpie" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Magpie" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Magpie"?

"Magpie" is pronounced /ˈmag-ˌpī/ and divided into syllables as mag·pie.

What is the origin of the word "Magpie"?

"Magpie" comes from Mag (nickname for Margaret) + pie:2. First known use: 1598.