Meaning of the word pigeon in English

What does pigeon mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

pigeon

US /ˈpɪdʒ.ən/

UK /ˈpɪdʒ.ən/

Noun

a stout seed- or fruit-eating bird with a small head, short legs, and a cooing voice, typically having gray and white plumage. It is a common bird in cities worldwide.

Example:

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A pigeon landed on the window sill.

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The park was full of people feeding the pigeons.

Synonym:

dove rock dove

a person who is easily swindled or cheated; a dupe.

Example:

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He was a naive pigeon for falling for that scam.

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The con artist always looks for an easy pigeon.

Synonym:

dupe gull victim sucker chump

Verb

to swindle or cheat (someone).

Example:

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The con artist tried to pigeon him out of his savings.

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Don't let them pigeon you into buying something you don't need.

Synonym:

swindle cheat dupe defraud trick

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