1
as in dude
a man extremely interested in his clothing and personal appearance
a snooty little jay who refused to wear anything but designer labels
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2
as in magpie
a person who talks constantly
the stranger's incessant chatter was annoying, and she was the kind of jay that I didn't have in mind when I entered the park
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Recent Examples of jay
The park is also home to threatened Florida scrub-jays and gopher tortoises.
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Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2024
The pinyon jay — a signature species of Colorado's pinyon-juniper woodlands — has lost 70% of its population.
—Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025
Other birds, such as crows and jays, also may damage lawns.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024
There would be, for her, no thrilling thunk of a landing jay, no chickadee wings fanning her ears.
—Murr Brewster, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024
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Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2024
The pinyon jay — a signature species of Colorado's pinyon-juniper woodlands — has lost 70% of its population.
—Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025
Other birds, such as crows and jays, also may damage lawns.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024
There would be, for her, no thrilling thunk of a landing jay, no chickadee wings fanning her ears.
—Murr Brewster, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jay
Noun
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The long-term late-night hosts are now, and have always been, dudes.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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Great dude, knows how to uplift your spirit, knows always the right thing to say at the right moment.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Noun
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The magpie can be seen plucking at the muntjac's coat.—
Jack Beresford,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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In the clip, the magpie can be seen swooping down to land on the back of the muntjac, which is otherwise minding its own business.—
Jack Beresford,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Hudson accompanied her beau to the interview, wearing a matching sweatshirt with Belichick.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Monica also was seen watching Brown’s headlining performance from the side of the stage next to Breezy’s manager and her beau, Anthony Wilson.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Jay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jay. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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