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bubbly-jock

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bub·​bly-jock | \ ¦bəbli¦jäk, ¦büb- \
plural -s

Definition of bubbly-jock

chiefly Scottish
: a male turkey

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History and Etymology for bubbly-jock

bubbly entry 1 (from its cry) + Jock (rustic, clown)

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“Bubbly-jock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bubbly-jock. Accessed 13 Aug. 2022.

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