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turkey

Definition

  • noun: a large American bird that is related to the chicken and that is hunted or raised by people for its meat
  • noun: a large North American gallinaceous bird ('Meleagris gallopavo') that is domesticated in most parts of the world
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: gobbler, gallopavo, ocellata

Examples

  • Instead of trying to quit 'cold turkey', why don't you slowly decrease the amount that you smoke?

  • It's time to 'talk turkey' about the problems in our relationship.

  • I tried lots of ways to stop smoking, even 'cold turkey'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I know about the bubble boy. I'm aware of the bubble boy. Why do you keep reminding me about the bubble boy? I'll have a cup of coffee and a turkey club. - How about you? - I'll just have a glass of water. You can't just have water. Why not? That's all I want. This isn't a park bench (..)
    1992 TvShow: Seinfeld Title: The Bubble Boy Season: 4 Episode 7