turkey

US /ˈtɝː.ki/

UK /ˈtɝː.ki/

1.

a large North American bird with a fan-shaped tail and a wattle under the chin, domesticated and bred for food.

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We had roasted turkey for Thanksgiving dinner.

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The wild turkey is native to North America.

2.

a foolish or inept person

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He made a complete turkey of himself during the presentation.

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Don't be such a turkey and listen to my advice.

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fool idiot moron dunce nitwit

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