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Definitions

turkey

[tur-kee] / ˈtɜr ki /
NOUN
fool
Synonyms
STRONG
ass birdbrain blockhead bonehead boob buffoon clod clown cretin dimwit dolt dope dunce dunderhead fathead goose idiot ignoramus imbecile innocent jackass jerk moron nincompoop ninny nitwit numskull oaf sap schlemiel simpleton stooge sucker tomfool twerp twit
WEAK
dumb ox halfwit lamebrain mooncalf softhead
Antonyms
STRONG
brain genius

Example Sentences

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But, I can still appreciate the wide range of food options available — including the iconic turkey leg.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

It measured roughly the size of a turkey, though adults of the species may have been twice as large.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

"Veal", "pork", "chicken", "turkey", "duck" and "lamb" were less lucky -- as well as the generic label "meat".

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

Moving forward, Hormel said it will continue to reshape its portfolio, having recently exited non-core businesses and announced plans to divest its whole-bird turkey business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

I spread my napkin in my lap, then cut my turkey into two pieces, then four, then eight, then sixteen white bites.

From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson