popinjay

Meanings

• noun

  A person who acts in a foolish or extravagant manner, especially in public.

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Variants

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popinjay , popinjays

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Etymology

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Originally, a parrot that imitates human speech, later used to describe a person who mimics or acts foolishly.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'popinjay' is derived from the Old French word 'papegai', meaning parrot.

2. In medieval Europe, popinjays were often used as entertainment at feasts and banquets.

3. The term 'popinjay' has also been used to describe a type of hat with a tall crown and a wide brim.

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Related Concepts

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1. mimic: A person or thing that imitates another.

2. fool: A person who is stupid or unintelligent.

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Culture

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In literature, popinjays are often used to represent foolish or vain characters. In art, they may be depicted as exotic and colorful birds or as human figures in disguise.

How to Memorize "popinjay"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person acting foolishly in public, making a scene and drawing attention to themselves.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a parrot mimicking human speech or a person acting foolishly in public.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym POPINJAY to remember the definition: Person Overacting Publicly In a Nonsensical and Juvenile way.

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