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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

I was pleasantly surprised by the selections in the mini lounge and took a cheese plate, turkey sandwich with pesto pasta salad and some snacks and drinks to go.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

Axel looks beyond the cleared area into the space that runs behind his house where the wild turkey prints lead.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers