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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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On offer: a spread of cheap charcuterie, including “the flaccid processed grey of a turkey ham.”

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

Stephen Colletti innocently slicing turkey and unintentionally sparking one of the most wild crashouts in “Traitors” history.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

The turkey sandwich I made last night sits in front of me, and it suddenly seems boring.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan