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as in dudes
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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as in magpies
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 jays
Other birds, such as crows and jays, also may damage lawns.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
The seeds were most likely transported from the mainland by birds, possibly jays that are known to transport seeds a long distance, or possibly by cones floating across the ocean.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Utah’s canyon country has always been a source of rejuvenation and connection for me — the kaleidoscope of rocks, raucous pinyon jays, the legacy of millennia of inhabitants.
—Stephen Trimble, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
Scrub jays are very smart and inquisitive, and the jay’s interest in your house might just be curiosity over the new structure.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Their acorns are also a favorite food of woodpeckers and jays, and their large branches and cavities provide birds with shelter and nesting sites.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
Sadly, the blue jays have been gone for years, now replaced by crows.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Texas scientists confirmed evidence of interbreeding, driven by atmospheric warming, between blue and green jays.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 23 Nov. 2025
Upon arriving at the hospital, doctors determined that the colorful bird — belonging to the same family as crows and jays — had left quite a bit of damage, including multiple fractures in Montalva's left cheekbone and a rare fracture of the hyoid bone in her neck.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
The seeds were most likely transported from the mainland by birds, possibly jays that are known to transport seeds a long distance, or possibly by cones floating across the ocean.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Utah’s canyon country has always been a source of rejuvenation and connection for me — the kaleidoscope of rocks, raucous pinyon jays, the legacy of millennia of inhabitants.
—Stephen Trimble, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
Scrub jays are very smart and inquisitive, and the jay’s interest in your house might just be curiosity over the new structure.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Their acorns are also a favorite food of woodpeckers and jays, and their large branches and cavities provide birds with shelter and nesting sites.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
Sadly, the blue jays have been gone for years, now replaced by crows.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Texas scientists confirmed evidence of interbreeding, driven by atmospheric warming, between blue and green jays.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 23 Nov. 2025
Upon arriving at the hospital, doctors determined that the colorful bird — belonging to the same family as crows and jays — had left quite a bit of damage, including multiple fractures in Montalva's left cheekbone and a rare fracture of the hyoid bone in her neck.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jays
Noun
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That’s as intimidating as white dudes get…sad.—
Malina Saval,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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As the surfing continued, vendors set up booths on the grassy knoll just off the beach, Hodad’s sold burgers from a portable outdoor kitchen and skater dudes built ramps in the beach parking lot for the Sunday skateboarding competition.—
Tony Le Calvez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Why all single magpies have to be men is unclear — the patriarchy in action.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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This kit packs in a lot—you’ll notice a fan with two magpies, a vase of fortune red fruit, a persimmon fruit, three golden ingots, and a calligraphy pen with a scroll.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
4 Feb. 2026
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So are their girlfriends and wives, who support their beaus in stadiums and at home.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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Despite some very not-so-subtle hints from yours truly, my past beaus have never gifted me a handbag on Valentine’s Day, either.—
Michelle Baricevic,
InStyle,
26 Jan. 2026
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Anyone 13 and older can sign up for sessions, starting at 20 bucks, and smash glass bottles and electronics to pieces.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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Amex has a habit of adding complicated benefits to its top-tier cards, but this benefit bucks that trend.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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“Jays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jays. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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